3 Locations, 3 Runs this Labor Day Weekend

SUNDAY: KIMBERLY BRIDGE

On Sunday, September 1, at 8:00 a.m., meet at Ward Pound Reservation, Kimberly Bridge Lot, when we run the Bosque Encantado 8-mile run. Multiple distances are available from 5 to 8 miles and if you were on a previous running of this course, you’ll know where to look for the Annunaki in the forest that give this run its name. Looking to start early? Arrive at 4:00 a.m. for a 4-mile loop, 5:00 a.m. for an 8-mile loop, and 7:00 a.m. for an additional 4. Note that both bridges over the cross river are now gone so plan any change of course accordingly…of course. See the map ››

SATURDAY: SLIDE MOUNTAIN

On Saturday, August 31, kick off your Labor Day weekend off right by meeting for a special run in the Catskills—the Slide Mountain/Burroughs Range Loop. This 14.5 mile loop offers 5,000 feet of elevation gain and crosses Slide Mountain (the highest peak in the Catskill range), Cornell, and Whittenberg. Meet at the Woods Bridge commuter lot in Katonah at 5:30 a.m. for the 2-hour drive to the start or you can meet at the Slide Mountain West Trail Head, 2027 Oliverea Rd, Phoenicia, NY 12464 (see Google Maps ››). Complete information here ››

MONDAY: LEWISBORO TOWN PARK

On Monday, September 2, at 7:00 a.m, meet at the Lewisboro Town Park upper parking lot (see map) when we  run a perennial favorite—the Fat Ass Run. We normally reserve this run for Thanksgiving but with the bridges out, I need to get creative. Options include a 3.5 mile, 7.5 mile, or 8.5 mile big fat ass. See map page ››

And don’t forget we have two Trail Mix Series races coming up soon. Where the Pavement Ends is September 15 followed by the Sarah Bishop Bushwhack on September 29. Get registered for these great races. Hope to see you out there this weekend.

Lee Willett

Another big group on this beautiful day on the trails. Great to see Tony Godino return to the trails to make sure we’re doing it right.