Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run (SRT)
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Event overview
The Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run is a trail running event in Rosendale, New York held on September 12, 2026. The event uses the Shawangunk Ridge Trail, a 70-mile trail that runs from High Point State Park in New Jersey to the town of Rosendale, New York. The trail passes through rolling hills, wetlands, dwarf pine barrens, sky lakes, waterfalls, and white conglomerate cliffs. Some ridge viewpoints rise about 2,000 feet above the Hudson Valley and offer long-distance views.
Distances
- 70 Miler
- 30 Miler
- 1/2 Marathon
Course and logistics
The event includes multiple checkpoints and cutoffs. The trail is described as rugged in sections, with rocky footing, squeezes, and scrambles. The course is well blazed but has no supplemental markings; participants are responsible for navigation. The event is minimally supported: participants must carry their own food and bring water purification equipment. No pacers, support crews, drop bags, or resupply caches are allowed.
Other details
Event parking is provided in Rosendale only; parking at Sam's Point or Minnewaska State Park Preserve is not allowed. Shuttle service is used to reach start locations. Registered participants receive tech t-shirts and finishers receive medals; additional items include a barefoot badge, completion certificates for 70-mile finishers, and ceremonial tomahawks for division winners. There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
