Shawangunk Runners Summer XC Series
- Date Mon 6th July 2026 - Mon 3rd August 2026
- Time 6:45PM EDT
- Location New Paltz, New York
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Shawangunk Runners Summer XC Series, taking place from July 6 to August 3, 2026, in the picturesque setting of New Paltz, Ulster. This year marks the 52nd edition of the series, which has been a beloved tradition since 1974, showcasing the stunning trails on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. Runners can look forward to four scenic races with distances ranging from 3 to 4.7 miles, set against the breathtaking backdrops of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park.
With a limited capacity of just 250 participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Excitingly, this year's series is free for Shawangunk Runners club members, making it an incredible opportunity to engage with fellow running enthusiasts. Each race evening kicks off with children's fun runs at 6:45 p.m., followed by the adult races at approximately 7 p.m. Mark your calendars for each thrilling course: Undercliff/Overcliff (4.7 miles), Patterson’s Pellet (3 miles), Blueberry Run (4 miles), and Lous Run (4.3 miles). The series culminates in an award ceremony
With a limited capacity of just 250 participants, this is an event you won't want to miss! Excitingly, this year's series is free for Shawangunk Runners club members, making it an incredible opportunity to engage with fellow running enthusiasts. Each race evening kicks off with children's fun runs at 6:45 p.m., followed by the adult races at approximately 7 p.m. Mark your calendars for each thrilling course: Undercliff/Overcliff (4.7 miles), Patterson’s Pellet (3 miles), Blueberry Run (4 miles), and Lous Run (4.3 miles). The series culminates in an award ceremony
Organiser's Description
Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer XC series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. This year's 52nd series features four spectacularly scenic coursesranging from 3 miles to 4.7 mileson the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. The summer series is limited to 250 registrants, so dont delay!
NEW THIS YEAR: THE SERIES IS FREE FOR SHAWANGUNK RUNNERS CLUB MEMBERS, AND YOU MUST BE A CLUB MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.
Bib pickup each week starts at 6 p.m. Informal children's half-mile and one-mile runs kick off at 6:45, with the adult race immediately following at approximately 7 p.m. Here's the schedule:
* Monday, July 6: UNDERCLIFF/OVERCLIFF: 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, July 13: PATTERSONS PELLET: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 20: BLUEBERRY RUN: 4 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 27: LOUS RUN: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, Aug. 3: AWARD CEREMONY/RAIL TRAIL FUN RUN: Garvans Gastropub [https://www.garvans.com/], New Paltz
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Start by making sure you have a 2026 Shawangunk Runners club membership [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners]. Individual memberships are just $25 and a family (up to four) is just $40. And as part of our efforts to encourage youth running, students age 22 and under can become club members for just $10. SIGN UP HERE [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners].
Once you are in the system as a member, you will be able register yourself and your family members using the link below.
NEW THIS YEAR: THE SERIES IS FREE FOR SHAWANGUNK RUNNERS CLUB MEMBERS, AND YOU MUST BE A CLUB MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.
Bib pickup each week starts at 6 p.m. Informal children's half-mile and one-mile runs kick off at 6:45, with the adult race immediately following at approximately 7 p.m. Here's the schedule:
* Monday, July 6: UNDERCLIFF/OVERCLIFF: 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, July 13: PATTERSONS PELLET: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 20: BLUEBERRY RUN: 4 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve [https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska] ($10 per car parking fee)
* Monday, July 27: LOUS RUN: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk Preserve [https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/]
* Monday, Aug. 3: AWARD CEREMONY/RAIL TRAIL FUN RUN: Garvans Gastropub [https://www.garvans.com/], New Paltz
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Start by making sure you have a 2026 Shawangunk Runners club membership [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners]. Individual memberships are just $25 and a family (up to four) is just $40. And as part of our efforts to encourage youth running, students age 22 and under can become club members for just $10. SIGN UP HERE [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners].
Once you are in the system as a member, you will be able register yourself and your family members using the link below.
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