53rd Summer XC Series

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 courses—ranging from 3 miles to 4.7 miles—on the carriage roads of Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. The summer series is limited to 250 registrants, so don’t 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 PreserveMonday, July 13: “Patterson’s Pellet”: 3 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve ($10 per car parking fee)Monday, July 20: “Blueberry Run”: 4 miles, Lake Minnewaska, Minnewaska State Park Preserve ($10 per car parking fee)Monday, July 27: “Lou’s Run”: 4.3 miles, Spring Farm Trailhead, Mohonk PreserveMonday, Aug. 3: Award Ceremony/Rail Trail Fun Run: Garvan’s Gastropub, New Paltz REGISTRATION DETAILSStart by making sure you have a 2026 Shawangunk Runners club membership. 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 can become club members for just $10. Sign up here. Once you are in the system as a member, you will be able register yourself and your family members using the link below.