Shawangunk Runners Summer XC Series 2026 — New Paltz, NY

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. NOTE: Participant numbers are limited by available parking, which means that registration is closed for the July 6 Undercliff/Overcliff run. You can still register for the remainder of the series. 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 ” [SOLD OUT] : 4.7 miles, West Trapps Entry, Mohonk Preserve Monday, 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 Preserve Monday, Aug. 3: Award Ceremony/Rail Trail Fun Run : Garvan’s Gastropub , New Paltz REGISTRATION DETAILS The series is free for Shawangunk Runners club members, and you MUST be a club member to participate. Start 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 and under 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.