Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run (SRT)
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Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run
The Shawangunk Ridge Trail Run (SRT) takes place along a 70 mile trail traversing the Shawangunk Mountains. The course begins at High Point State Park in New Jersey and concludes in Rosendale, New York, passing over a railroad trestle 140 feet above Rondout Creek. The terrain includes rolling hills, wetlands, dwarf pine barrens, sky lakes, and waterfalls. Participants encounter white conglomerate cliffs and vantage points reaching 2,000 feet above the Hudson Valley.
The event is held in an unsupported, minimalist format. There are no pacers, support crews, drop bags, or resupply caches permitted. Participants are required to carry their own food and water purification tools, such as filters. While the trail is marked with permanent blazes, no supplemental race markings are provided. The course features rugged terrain with rocky sections, difficult footing, and occasional scrambles.
Available distances include:
- 70 Miler: Designed only for seasoned trail runners.
- 30 Miler: Suitable for both runners and fast hikers.
- 1/2 Marathon: Open to runners and fast hikers.
Participants receive a technical t-shirt and a finishers medal. Special awards include a badge for barefoot or minimalist footwear runners and ceremonial tomahawks for first-place finishers in male, female, and non-binary categories. 70-mile finishers also receive a completion certificate. Shuttle buses are available to transport participants from Rosendale to the various starting points at High Point Monument, Sam's Point Preserve, or Minnewaska State Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
