Middle Way School “Touching the Earth” 5K Fundraiser

Run • Walk • Connect

Event Info:

Saturday, March 21, 2026

9:00AM Arrival & Registration

10:00 AM Start

Cantine Field, Saugerties

Who Can Join: All ages welcome! Open to everyone—students, staff, families, friends, and neighbors.

 We're excited to invite you to our school's first-ever 5K fundraising event: Touching the Earth!

This event brings together students, staff, families, and friends in mindful movement and community connection. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we invite everyone to be part of this meaningful event —students, staff, families, and friends. 

Touching the Earth reflects a core principle of our educational approach—recognizing our deep interconnection with one another and our inseparability with the earth that supports us all. As we move together, step by step, we strengthen the bonds of our community while raising vital funds to support Middle Way School's mission of nurturing wisdom, compassion, and awareness in our students.

This 5K is more than a race. It's an opportunity to come together for a shared purpose, to celebrate the community that makes our school possible, and to take mindful steps toward sustaining an education rooted in Buddhist values and peaceful practices.

We hope you'll join us—whether on foot or in spirit—as we touch the earth together and invest in the future of our students and our school.

Kingston is thawing. Spring is calling.

Celebrate the return of spring with a neighborhood‑by‑neighborhood tour of Kingston as it thaws. From Midtown’s heartbeat to the Rondout’s quiet docks, from park loops to the Greenline’s long glide, each week brings a new view, and a few more miles. This gentle progression leads right into the Kingston Classic 10K, the official kickoff to the Grand Prix season.

How It Works

• Run the route anytime during the 8‑day window - sunrise, lunch break, or whenever you feel the thaw.

• Join our Saturday shakeout if you want a little extra motivation

• No bibs, no clocks, just you, the route, and Kingston waking up

• The route will be emailed to you each Friday so you’re ready to roll.

• Tag us on Instagram, Facebook, or Strava so we can see your victory grin.

Cost: Donation‑only. Every bit of the proceeds will go to the People’s Place.

Swag: A waterproof, UV‑proof sticker of the series logo to slap on your bottle, laptop, or anything that needs a little Kingston spring energy.

Bridge 2 Bridge is a file-mile run on beautiful, wide, historic carriage roads on Mohonk Preserve. Run, relax, take in the amazing views of the Catskills from Spring Farm and help raise money to protect the very land you're running on. That's running for a cause!

All registered participants receive:

• A great-looking commemorative T-shirt

• Access to one water stop on course that you pass twice

• Complimentary refreshments and post-race snacks courtesy of the Shawangunk Runners

• Satisfaction knowing you are helping Mohonk Preserve to protect 8,200 acres

• All registrants receive complimentary entry to Lou’s Run (race #4) of the 53rd New Paltz Summer Series organized by the Shawangunk Runners in July. Date TBD.

• 20% off coupon from Rock and Snow in New Paltz

• Registration discount for active Mohonk Preserve members with code: SAVE5

• Non-members receive access to the Preserve’s trails for the entire day.

The Kiwanis Club of Kingston is proud to welcome you to the 42nd 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.

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.

The Shawangunk Runners, with support from the Kiernan Farm/Bruynswick Winery in Gardiner, NY, is hosting  it's second annual 6k (3.8-mile) cross-country run for the benefit of the Ulster County SPCA animal shelter. Animal shelters are in dire need as the number of animals under their care rises.  The farm and winery are beautiful at the foot of the Shawanguk Ridge.  Come run and support the mission of the UCSPCA, listen to music, and have a glass of wine or a beer. The UCSPCA will be there for a meet and greet with some of the shelter animals. We will also have some free dashes for the youngest children. No outside alcohol is allowed. There are overall awards and awards for the top three in all standard 10-year age groups. The day of registration ($35) begins at 9 am, and the race begins at 10 am. Children's dashes (free) at 9:45 am. 

A scenic 5K race located within the confines of the Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Attractions at 778 Broadway Ulster Park, NY 12487. Experience a behind the scenes view of the number one haunted attraction in America while running on pavement and through fields. More info can be found at the Esopus Fire Department Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/esopusfire)

LACE UP FOR A HUDSON VALLEY CLASSIC — RIGHT FROM AROMA THYME BISTRO

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Ellenville Run Like the Wind—a race that’s more than just a run; it’s a cherished tradition dating back to 1983. This year, the race starts and finishes at Aroma Thyme Bistro, where the energy kicks off and the celebration wraps up in style.

Our scenic 5K course winds along the base of the stunning Shawangunk Mountains and features a stretch on the newly resurfaced Rail Trail, offering breathtaking views and a smooth, shaded path ideal for both runners and walkers.

Scenic and challenging 15k and 5k races on the country roads outside of Woodstock, NY, on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend!  The event has great t-shirts for the first 100 registrants, plentiful refreshments, and unique awards in all standard 10-year age groups in the 15k and top 3 men and women in the 5k.. After the race, participants can visit the quirky Village of Woodstock or the trendy "new Brooklyn" of Kingston.

Get ready for the Joseph McDonald / Bill Cruise 5K and 10K Memorial Run - Stay Tuned for More Info

A grassroots hometown 5k run and walk to raise awareness about Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita or AMC for short. The run began in 2011 for it's namesake, Roger, a local young man born with the rare condition. Roger's run has raised thousands over the years and donated the proceeds to the AMCSI support group and also established scholarships for Red Hook High School seniors continuing their education in physical or occupational therapy and physical education. Roger, now a sophmore, at Red Hook High School, loves all things sports related, so in 2025, the Red Hook Raiders Sports Club took over the annual run and continues to donate a portion of the proceeds to AMCSI while also continuing their mission to provide support to sports programs in the Red Hook school district. Join us for this heart warming, community event with a challenging, well supported course. Rain or Shine, this is an event you will want to put on your race calendar!!! 

The Summer Solstice Run is an amazing 8.6-mile run on the Minnewaska State Park Preserve's unpaved but well-groomed carriage paths. Run by pristine glacial lakes and summit the highest point on Shawangunnk Ridge while enjoying spectacular cliffside views. The race is on Wednesday evening, June 18. The race features chip timing, a commemorative gift for all finishers, and overall awards and awards for the top three in all standard 10-year age groups, handcrafted by Chris Regan. Plentiful refreshments for all. The park charges a $10 per-car, not per-person, parking fee. Please carpool to save money and parking spots. Commemorative towels to all finishers.

Come to the 54th running of the Marbletown Road Run! Event is rain or shine - Stay Tuned for More Info!

Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. Week one features the iconic 4.7-mile "Undercliff-Overcliff" loop. Start and finish at Trapps Bridge, parking at Mohonk Preserve West Trapps entry. 

Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. Week two features a 3-mile out and back to "Patterson's Pellet" at Minnewaska State Park. Start and finish at Lake Minnewaska.

Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. Week three's "Blueberry Run" features a 4-mile loop with a mix of carriage roads and XC trails.  Start and finish at Lake Minnewaska.

Since 1974, Shawangunk Runners has hosting a summer series to showcase some of the great running opportunities on and around the Shawangunk Ridge. Lou's run features a 4 plus miles of Mohonk Preserve carriage roads near Bonticou Crag .  Start and finish at the Spring Farm Pavilion. 

This is the fifth 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.

Spend the morning on this 3.8-mile course traversing the historic carriage roads at Frederic Church’s Olana. This event is a collaboration with the Onteora Running Club and supports arts education in the Catskill School District. Please register online or on race day. Rain or shine. Free t-shirt to the first 75 people who register.

The Little Ones Learning Center, a FREE non-profit early literacy center for children 0-6 is conducting the 2026 Towpath Run, a 6K (3.7 mile) Race/Walk for Literacy on Sunday, September 27, 2026. 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. 

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 7th 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. 

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, which 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.  

The half marathon has a cutoff of three hours and fifteen minutes. 

The Rotary Club of Kingston, NY is sponsoring its Fifth Capital to Capital 5K run/walk this fall to raise money and awareness for the Ulster County SPCA (UCSPCA)

The “Cap 2 Cap” is a hybrid 5K, which allows participants to join either virtually or in person.

• In-Person participants will walk or run along the new segment of the O&W rail trail from Uptown Kingston to School House Lane in Hurley.

• Virtual participants can walk or run a 5 km (3.1 mi) distance on a trail or park in their hometown or elsewhere.

Morning Star Christian Fellowship is sponsoring a 5th annual 5K run/walk with all proceeds going to support local area homeless shelters and Transformation Life Center (TLC). Come join us on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026, for this challenging 5K run/walk (walkers are welcome!!!). The course winds through the neighbohood between East Chester and Foxhall Streets, taking ‘advantage’ of hills on both sides of Clifton Avenue (the ‘backbone’ of the course), and passing twice through Hutton Park. A scenic view of the Catskills is included. The event will have special awards and prizes. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants.

Join us as we lace up and hit the trail in tribute to beloved Hudson Valley runner, Coach Mike Slinskey - a man whose passion for running and the community around it was unmatched.  In May 2025, Mike was diagnosed with a brainstem tumor, and after a courageous battle, he passed away on June 20, 2025 - just ten days after celebrating his 56th birthday.  Today, we honor him in the most fitting way we know; by running.

In his memory, we continue this 5K, to keep his legacy alive and to help others find strength and joy in every mile, just as Mike did. All proceeds from this event will support the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the nation’s oldest nonprofit dedicated to brain tumor research with the intent to fund early detection and patient education; GlioLeo, a local non-profit offering resources and community to families affected by GBM; and to fund the Our Lady of Lourdes scholarship set up in his name. 

After the Leaves / Josh Feldt Memorial Half Marathon
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 5281 Route 44-55 Kerhonkson, NY 12446

This run is simply spectacular as we run around two pristine glacial lakes and along the Shawangunk Ridge, which affords views into five states. We now have a much better staging area and improved parking. Minnewaska State Park Preserve's groomed, unpaved carriage trails are perfect for running. The Shawangunk Runners Club strives to keep running affordable for all, which explains the low entry fee of $30.The park charges a $10 per car parking fee so carpooling saves you money and parking spots for others.

Join us at the YMCA for our 42nd Annual Reindeer Ramble - 5K Holiday Road Race/Walk. This is a Snow or Shine event. Race will start at 12pm sharp! First 75 pre-registered will receive a long sleeve shirt. Race day registration is 10:30am-11:45am. Race day cost - $20 Student/ $25 Adult. Feeling creative? Run Santa-Pede style... Dress up and run in a team tied together like Santa's Reindeer! Prizes and Post party after! A fun afternoon for all! Walkers welcome too!

New start/finish location: Rosendale Community Center. It is that time of the year for the running of the legendary, some might say, infamous Viking Run. This 6-mile run has the reputation of being uphill both ways. Weather can be unpredictable in December, so it could be sunny, clear, or truly winter-like. Thankfully, we have an indoor space for both pre-race and post-race activities. Come celebrate the end of the year with your running friends!​ Yes, this is the race rumored to be uphill both ways!