Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler & 1-Mile Kids Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Wallkill, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Kids Run | Kids | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | Free | – |
| Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler | 8K | Oct 11, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile Kids Run: Free until Oct 10.
- Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler: $35 until Oct 10.
Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in New York ($35).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 1-Mile Kids Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
2150 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NY 12589
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 results (4 years)Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler
1-Mile Kids Run
Aggregated from official results for Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler & 1-Mile Kids Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler & 1-Mile Kids Run?
At the 2025 Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler, the fastest tenth finished in 35:55 or better, the top quarter in 43:13, and half the field in 47:40; the last tenth came in after 1:05:18.
At the 2025 1-Mile Kids Run, the fastest tenth finished in 7:34 or better, the top quarter in 8:22, and half the field in 9:37; the last tenth came in after 12:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 37:38 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 44:53 | 37:18 |
| 50-59 | 47:04 | 44:17 |
| 60-69 | 50:13 | 47:29 |
| 70+ | n/a | 46:31 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 160 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler & 1-Mile Kids Run 8K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 42 to 81 finishers, and the median time rose from 46:19 to 47:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81 (+11%) | 47:40 | under 35:55 | 29:38 |
| 2024 | 73 (-8%) | 48:35 | under 34:05 | 26:45 |
| 2023 | 79 (+88%) | 46:13 | under 35:46 | 28:24 |
| 2022 | 42 | 46:19 | under 38:39 | 28:22 |
From each year's official results for the 8K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New York 8Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 43:13, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here are about average.
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 11 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 2150 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NY 12589Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Long-sleeve T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler & 1-Mile Kids Run?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 10, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 8K in New York ($35).
- 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?
- 8K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 81 runners finished the Shawangunk Valley 5 Miler; the median finish was 47:40 and the winner ran 29:38.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 43:13, against 42:54 in a typical New York 8K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 2150 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NY 12589.
From the organizers
Race benefits the Shawangunk Valley Fire Company
RACE DATE: Sunday October 11th, 2025
RACE START TIME: 1-Mile Kids Run 8:30 A.M. 5-Miler 9:00 A.M.
LOCATION: Shawangunk Valley Fire House, 2150 Bruynswick Road, Wallkill, NY
Member of 2026 Orange Runners Club Grand Prix
COURSE DESCRIPTION: 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 Mtn. ridge. Kids run is an out & back.
PRE-REGISTRATION: $38.10 online/$35.00 mailin
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $40
- Shawangunk Valley Fire House, 7:30 - 8:30 A.M.
GIVEAWAYS: Long-sleeve T-shirts guaranteed to all 5 Milers registered by 9/21/26
Finisher medal for all participants
AWARDS: 5-Miler: