Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY

Date
June 24, 2026
Location
Kerhonkson, NY
Venue
Minnewaska State Park Preserve Kerhonkson, NY 12446
Start Time
6:30 PM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $25.00
Events
Summer Solstice Run, Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run (Club Members)
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The Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run starts at 6:30 PM on June 24, 2026, giving you a full day to travel to Kerhonkson and settle in before the evening race. The 8.6-mile run takes place at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, offering a late-day option that avoids early morning logistics. Entry fees run $20 to $25, making this an accessible local event. With the run starting near sunset on the longest day of the year, plan your hotel stay to allow time for pre-race preparation and a relaxed afternoon. Evening races require different pacing considerations than traditional morning events, so account for daylight conditions and temperature changes as the race progresses into dusk.

From the Race Organizer
The race has sold out and closed.There is no day of registration! The Summer Solstice Run is an amazing 8.6-mile run on the Minnewaska State Park Preserve's unpaved but well-groomed carriage paths. Run by pristine glacial lakes and summit the highest point on Shawangunk Ridge while enjoying spectacular cliffside views. The race is on Wednesday evening, June 24. The race features chip timing, a commemorative gift for all finishers, and overall awards and awards for the top three in all standard 10-year age groups, handcrafted by Chris Regan. Plentiful refreshments for all. The park charges a $10 per-car, not per-person, parking fee. Please carpool to save money and parking spots. Commemorative towels to all finishers. Details: 8.6 miles, all unpaved carriage trails Commemorative towels for all finishers The race is limited to the first 250 entrants. Bib pickup begins at 5 pm. Race time 6:30 pm Parking: Carpooling is highly encouraged. Vehicles arriving with a single occupant will park at the lower Awosting parking lot one mile from the $upper parking. Vehicles with two or more occupants will be allowed to park up top. Start area: Cliffhouse Picnic area on the east side of the lake, less than 400m from the upper parking. Entry fee: $25 Shawangunk Runners Club Members: $20 Awards: Top 3 overall and top 3 in all standard 10-year age groups Post-race refreshments Note: There are no refunds or deferrals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY?

Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY takes place on June 24, 2026. The race is held in Kerhonkson, New York.

Where is Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY held?

Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run 2026 — Kerhonkson, NY is held at Minnewaska State Park Preserve Kerhonkson, NY 12446 in Kerhonkson, New York.

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