Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 6K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rosendale, New York
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosendale Runs 6K Run/Walk | Other | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Rosendale Runs Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Rosendale Runs 6K Run/Walk: $25 until Sep 30.
- Rosendale Runs Half Marathon: $30 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 54 percent below a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in New York runs 2:09:14, about 9:51 a mile, based on 57 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:06 and men in 2:00:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the Rosendale Runs 6K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
750 Binnewater Road, Rosendale, NY 12472
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsRosendale Runs Half Marathon
Rosendale Runs 6K Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results for Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 6K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 6K Run/Walk?
At the 2025 Rosendale Runs Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:20 or better, the top quarter in 1:50:42, and half the field in 2:05:16; the last tenth came in after 2:41:37.
At the 2025 Rosendale Runs 6K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 29:48 or better, the top quarter in 35:16, and half the field in 39:50; the last tenth came in after 1:03:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:53:33 | 1:42:30 |
| 30-39 | 1:52:39 | 1:29:38 |
| 40-49 | 1:49:59 | 1:38:03 |
| 50-59 | 2:04:55 | 1:44:18 |
| 60-69 | 2:00:50 | 1:58:16 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:50:42, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 750 Binnewater Road, Rosendale, NY 12472Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 70 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Half Marathon, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Rosendale Runs Half Marathon and 6K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $30, entry is about 54 percent below a typical half marathon in New York, which costs $65 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Half Marathon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 176 runners finished the Rosendale Runs Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:05:16 and the winner ran 1:23:16.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:50:42, against 1:54:19 in a typical New York half marathon, so times here run 3 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 750 Binnewater Road, Rosendale, NY 12472.
From the organizers
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 amid the fall foliage. A mostly flat course that is 93% on an unpaved but well-groomed section of the Wallkill Valley 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.
The Town of Rosendale, in upstate New York, just 90 miles from NYC, provides a beautiful venue for its 12th Half Marathon. Come visit the charming and quirky Village of Rosendale, once the home of the world-famous Rosendale Cement Company and now a thriving center of the arts.