Bowdoin Bushwhack Presented by Peace, Love, Trails

An annual 5K run/walk and kids 1 mile race on the streets of Chelsea, NY located in the town of Wappingers ( NOT the Chelsea in NYC) to benefit the Chelsea Fire Company, and The Robert VanTassel “Live the Dash” scholarship. Given to 2 Beacon High School Seniors, who show sportsmanship, integrity, and 100% commitment to his/her running goals.

In 2023, we changed the name of the race to The Robert Van Tassel Live the Dash 5k. Bobby was the race coordinator from the beginning. He ran the race every year and gave the medals out at the end. He was the Fire District Commissioner, past chief, and held every office over the 40 years he served CFD. He passed on October 20, 2022. Running was his passion. He ran until his very last breath. We continue this race in his honor. “LIVE THE DASH”!! The race starts and ends at the fire station on Liberty St. and takes you along the Hudson River. Want to run with friends or family, sign up together!

10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Kids Fun Run along the historic Hudson River. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund of the West Point-Highland Falls Rotary Club Foundation. http://rotary-wphf.org/

Parking in the US Mint/West Point Ski Slope parking lot. Start / Finish is near West Point's Washington Gate on NY-218.

Awards Ceremonies will follow each race at the finish area. Awards for top finishers in each age/gender category.

Walkers / Volksmarchers are welcome. No pets or strollers permitted if the race is on the Alternate Route. Race will be held rain or shine (except for lightning storm). Multiple water stations on the race routes.

All paid registrants will be provided a race t-shirt, goodie bag, and food/beverages.

10K/5K Registration Fee: $30 (Race Day: $35)

USMA Cadets / USMAPS CCs: 10K/5K Registration Fee: $15 (Online and Race Day)

1-Mile Kids Fun Run Registration Fee: $10 (Online and Race Day)

10K route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/73460968

Alternate route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5642392159/

Race chip timing by Super Race Systems.

DJ at start/finish provided by Party Time Productions.

10K/5K Age Divisions: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Event details and schedule

Event Schedule:

• 7:30 a.m. Packet Pick-Up and On-Site Registration opens

• 9:00 a.m. 1-Mile Kids Fun Run

• 9:15 a.m. 10K / 5K Start

A beautiful 5k trail run with an option to race 2 laps for 10k. The event takes place on Single Track trails through wooded hillsides near the Wallkill river and along untamed fields at Gardiner’s Riverbend Trails.

This year we are participating in an athletic sneaker recycling program. You will receive a coupon for each pair of athletic sneakers you donate.

**Day of registration is allowed **

please bring cash or check made payable to Gardiner DumpRun

*Volunteers will be assisting with the parking on the day of the event.

*Please arrive early enough to pick up race packet and bib.

9:00-9:45. Day of Registration & Pre Registration Race packet pickup

9:50 Mandatory Runners meeting at the starting line

10:00am. 10k Race start

10:20am. 5k Race start