Kick off your Halloween at UlsterCorps’ 14th Annual Zombie Escape, Saturday October 26th, 2024 (Sunday October 27th rain date), at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley (formerly Williams Lake) in Rosendale.

Events include a 5K timed trail run, 2K walk and a free 1K Fun Run for kids.

The Zombie Escape is UlsterCorps’ primary annual fundraiser, and a perfect family friendly way to start your Halloween while supporting a great cause. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage and beautiful trails at Fifth Lake Hudson Valley, while passing zombies and other spooky surprises hiding in the woods, tunnels and caves.

All runners including kids will receive a themed race medal. Custom awards in overall and age groups for the 5K. Register for the 5K Race or 2K Walk by Friday October 6th and receive a FREE t-shirt!

The Rotary Club of Kingston, NY is sponsoring its Third Capital 2 Capital 5K Run/Walk on Sunday 20 October 2024 to raise money and awareness for veterans in need of service dogs. For more information please see: https://doggiepaddle.org/

This event commemorates the Burning of Kingston, in October 1777, when over 2,000 Kingston refugees fled to the Town of Hurley as British soldiers burned their city to the ground.

The C2C is a hybrid 5K, which allows participants to join either Virtually or In Person.

In Person participants can run or walk the route on the new Kingston Rail trail [parallel to the refugee route and much safer] to School House Lane in Hurley.

• 9:00 – Check-In and late registration and will begin at the Reis Group Insurance parking lot at 475 Washington Ave, Kingston, NY 12401

• 9:45 – Youth races begin (1/2 mile and 1 mile)

• 10:00 – C2C

• 11:00 – Awards ceremony At Hurley Heritage Museum

Virtual participants can walk or run a 5 km (3.1 mi) distance on a trail or park in their hometown or elsewhere, anytime between October 3rd 2022 through Sunday October 20th.

UCAT will provide bus service from Hurley back to Kingston beginning at 11 AM

Join the 4th Annual Burger Hill Massive Fall Foliage Field Run hosted by our friends at Rose Hill Farm in support of Red Hook Responds. Runners, shufflers, waddlers and walkers are welcome. Hot cider will be provided.

• $25 per family / $10 per individual

• 100% of donations go to Red Hook Responds

• Two generous doners are matching a dollar for every donation up to the first $1,000!

A rolling, rural 5-mile loop with a downhill to flat finish. This is a very scenic route passing by fields, orchards, and a vineyard and having great views of the Shawangunk Mountain Ride.

Special awards for the 1st-place female and male first responders (current or past). This race is a fundraiser for the volunteer fire company with proceeds going toward the purchase of needed EMS supplies (e.g., Epipens, Narcon, and defib pads) and/or equipment.

The Shawangunk Runners, in conjunction with the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, present the Rosendale Runs Half Marathon. Come experience breathtaking scenic views around every bend in the midst of the fall foliage. A mostly flat course that is 93% on an unpaved but well-groomed rail trail with two short sojourns off the rail trail to add a little spice and provide just enough challenge to offer a sense of accomplishment.​

Run across the trail that made the National Rails to Trails Conservancy’s top-ten list of most “iconic rail trails”. You will cross over the 146-year-old historic Rosendale Trestle bridge, sitting 150 feet above and extending 900 feet across the Rondout Creek. When it opened in 1872, it was the highest-span bridge in the United States. The race will take you along scenic lakes and through a "cave" at the Williams Lake Project. Come experience the dramatic scenery of the enchanting town of Rosendale that helped build the Brooklyn Bridge with its natural limestone cement.

All proceeds go to the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, whose mission is to improve, protect, and maintain the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail for public use and enjoyment. The event has a cap of 300 starters. Online registration $30.

Gender-specific t-shirts are guaranteed to all who register by September 22. There will be plentiful refreshments, raffle prizes, and unique awards in all standard 10-year age groups by Christopher Regan. The first 150 entrants will receive a commemorative race medal.

The Little Ones Learning Center, a FREE non-profit early literacy center for children 0-6 is conducting the 2024 Towpath Run, a 6K (3.7 mile) Race/Walk for Literacy, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The race will be run point to point from Alligerville to Accord to raise money for the program. Participants will meet at the Accord Community Center to register from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Runners and walkers will be bussed to Alligerville for the run back to Accord. Walkers will start at 9 a.m., and runners will start at 9:15 a.m.

The race will be run along Towpath Road, a scenic, wooded lane with views of the Catskills, and up the hill from the actual towpath used for ferrying boats along the former D&H Canal. Accord and Alligerville were stops on the canal. There will be no parking in Alligerville and all runners and walkers will be required to be bussed to the start point from Accord.

• Pre-Registration by Sept. 25 - $18, Day of Race - $20.

• Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: 14 & under, 15-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over, Town of Rochester residents, and walkers.

• The community center is located a few blocks off Route 209 on County Route 27, about six miles south of the intersection of Routes 209 and 213 in Stone Ridge and about four miles north of the intersection of Routes 44/55 and 209 in Kerhonkson.

A 3.8 Mile Cross-country run, mostly on carriage roads, with spectacular views at Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, NY.

• Online pre-registration only, there will be no race day registration.

• T-shirts guaranteed for the first 75 registrants.

• Free 1K kids run at 9:00 (no shirts)

• Unique overall and age group awards.​

• Onteora Runners Club Grand Prix event.​

This is the fourth year of the Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) 8-Mile Run, which is run entirely on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path paralleling the beautiful Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County. The race starts and finishes at the Woodstock Dike Trailhead of the ART in West Hurley, NY.

Parking (free) is limited, so we have a cap of 100 participants, and carpooling is strongly urged/needed.

There will be awards for the first man and woman overall, the top 3 in all standard age groups, and a commemorative item for the first 100 registrants.

The race starts at 8 am to beat the heat and packet pickup begins at 7 am.

This event is race #6 of the Onteora Runners Club 2024 Grand Prix and is open to everyone. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Woodstock Land Conservancy.

The Bernie Stahl Mile will be run this year on the Onteora High School (Bernie's home track) all-weather track in Boiceville, NY. The mile heats are grouped based on your predicted finish time. The heats are run from fastest to slowest. This format ensures everyone is in a competitive race based on their ability and eliminates getting lapped.

The day of registration begins at 5:45 pm. Everyone will line up at 6:15 pm to be (seeded) assigned a heat. The first heat (fastest) will start at approximately 6:40 p.m.

The awards are for the top Overall man and woman and the top three in each age group, starting with under 13, 14-19, and then ten-year age groups from 20-29 up to 80+. Typically, we have had 6-7 heats.

We will have short dash races on the infield turf at 6:30 p.m. for the youngest children. We have a nuclear family team division of 3 members that must include at least one child and one parent.

Online entry fees are $8 for adults and $5 for youth ages 18 and under. Day of entries for adults will be $10 and $5 for youth 18 and under.

The children's dashes are free. There will be light refreshments.

Set on Upward Brewing Company’s 120-acre mountain plot in the Catskill Mountains, the Beer Mountain Challenge is a trail run with two distance options for runners – 2 mile and 4 mile. Appropriately dubbed, Beer Mountain peaks at 1,870 feet and is covered in a network of trails up, down and across the mountain – all located on Upward Brewing’s property!

The 2-mile option is one loop with 515 feet of elevation gain, and the 4-mile option is 2 loops with 1,030 feet of elevation gain.

Courses are a mix of foot trails (75%), rocky carriage path (25%) and grassy fields (5%). This is a super fun and technical course -- lots of rocks, loose rocks, roots, stumps, uneven footing, etc.

• Each registrant receives a t-shirt, a custom finisher medal and a free craft beer at Upward Brewing’s bar!

• Chip timed race

• Ages 14+

• No pets, no strollers

• 2 miles (runners or walkers); 4 miles (runners only)​

• Parking is available on site at the brewery!

Schedule:

• All participants must arrive between 10am and 10:30am

• 11:00am Start – both 2-mile and 4-mile participants will start at the same time.

• 1:00pm End – course will close at 1:00pm and event ends.

This 15K race is both scenic and challenging. The course is an undulating route on country roads outside of Woodstock, NY. The race has great T-shirts, plentiful refreshments, and unique awards in all standard 10 year age groups. After the race, participants can visit the quirky Village of Woodstock or the trendy "new Brooklyn" of Kingston.

• Pre-registration fee is $25. $20 for current ORC members.

• $30 day of registration begins at 7:00 am at the race site.

• T-shirts to the first 75 registrants.

• Race starts at 8:00 am. Carpooling is encouraged.

This race is open to all, however, to be eligible for Grand Prix points, you must be a member of the ORC.

Ready to run, have fun and listen to a ton of music? Then join us on Saturday, May 11th for something uniquely special, the 2nd Annual Fiddler's Bridge Half-Marathon and 5K hosted by Stringendo, a non-profit organization supporting children throughout the Hudson Valley to develop their interest and love of music.

NOTE: ONLY THE 5K IS PART OF THE GRAND PRIX SERIES

This run consists of a Half-Marathon, 5K and 1 mile fun run event that are unlike any event around! Not only will you be able to enjoy the landscape of the beautiful town of Clinton, experiencing its quiet country roads, but you will also experience the history of Fiddler's Bridge brought to you by Stringendo’s very own youth fiddle and orchestra musicians. They will be stationed throughout the course playing tunes dedicated to the legend of the ghost on Fiddler’s Bridge, in addition to many other familiar tunes to motivate your run and put the beat in your feet! It is truly a unique experience not to be missed!

• All runs begin and end near the Town of Clinton Town Hall parking lot.

• Short sleeve dry fit t-shirt guaranteed for registered runners by April 30, 2024.

• Awards given to 1st, 2nd, 3rd overall male and female runners in both the Half-Marathon and 5K in addition to top three male and female runners in each age bracket.

• Post-race food and drink at the reception area for all registered runners to recharge after your run!

The Kiwanis Club of Kingston is proud to welcome you to the 40th running of the Kiwanis Kingston Classic. Once again, Kiwanis will host the Classic bringing the run back to the Kingston Community as a family-friendly run. This year's event will be held completely in Kingston's Rondout (historic waterfront) section.

NOTE: ONLY THE 10K IS PART OF THE GRAND PRIX SERIES

Once again, there will be a 10K, 5K, and a 1.5-mile walk/run. Join fellow runners for fun, camaraderie, and a great day, The event features a great post race party complete with food, beer, ice cream, and music. The Kingston Kiwanis Club offers a Book for Kids swag program, instead of giving each runner a finishers medal for each entrant the Kiwanis Club donated a book to a child. What could be better than an affordable well organized event with a great post-race party and books for children. There will be awards for all 3 races.

• Start Time: The 10k and 5k go off together at 10am and the 1.5 mile at 10:15am

• Entry Fees:

  • Online Pre-registration through 04/19 is $25 for the 5K & 10K and $15 for the 1.5 mile

  • Race Day Registration: $30 for the 5K & 10K and $20 for the 1.5 mile

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• The Ashokan Reservoir Run

• Meet at Jen Murray’s House (contact for directions)

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• The Walkway Run

• Meet on the west side of the Walkway Across the Hudson

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• The Saugerties Sawyer Ramble

• Meet at the Kiwanis Ice Arena

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• 3 Car Garage Run

• Meet at the Pat Johnson’s House (contact for directions)

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• Port Ewen River Road Run

• Meet at the Ulster BOCES Center

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• Rhinebeck Ramble

• Meet at Steven Sansola’s House (contact for directions)

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• Tour of Lake Katrine

• Meet at the Town of Ulster Offices

Overview

Every Saturday at 9:30 am, the ORC Winter Breakfast Runs take off from various locations from January to early March. The Breakfast Runs are group runs of approximately 6 miles.

ORC board member Phil Canion dutifully marks all the courses so all can follow. People run at a pace they desire or find out they can run faster than they thought. After each run, the group goes to a nearby eatery and has breakfast.

This year, three of the breakfast runs are hosted by club members. These runs are free and open to all — no registration required. The breakfast series is an excellent way to meet other local runners.

All the runs start at 9:30 am. For more information on these runs, email Phil Canion, or Steven Schallenkamp.

This Week

• The Original Kingston Classic Course

• Meet at the Forsyth Park Tennis Courts

After the park renovations and COVID-19 we are back at Lake Minnewaska for the second year in a row. This run is simply spectacular as we run around two pristine glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge which affords views into 5 states. We now have a much better staging area and improved parking. The groomed unpaved carriage trails of Minnewaska State Park Preserve are perfect for running. The Shawangunk Runners Club strives to keep running affordable for all and that explains the low entry fee of $25.

• Registration is online only.

• We have a max limit of 300 runners (please carpool and save money) the park charges a per-car parking fee of $10 not a per-person fee. This race typically sells out.

• There are awards for the top 3 finishers and in all standard 10-year age groups, refreshments, and a finisher's gift for all finishers.

• There is chip timing.

• The race will go off at 11:30 am with packet/bib pickup beginning at 10:30 am. We must be off the trails by 2:15 pm so for people who can't meet the 2 hours and 45-minute race cut-off time we will have an early start time at 11 am - giving people an extra half hour to finish. If you can't reasonably finish with a time under 3:15 this race is not for you.