Squatchywaska Mountainfest

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

Run/walk 4 mile loop around the beautiful Chadwick Lake in Newburgh, NY. The terrain is a wide gravel trail relatively flat and easy with a few small hills. The fall season is a perfect time to enjoy the foliage of this scenic park while participating in this unique event.

Recognition and awards for the top male and female runners overall and within age categories. T-shirts and swag bags included for the first 100 registrations. There will be raffle tickets available to purchase for donated baskets from local businesses. Food and refreshments will be provided.

Please join the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh for an amazing experience while supporting our goals and raising awareness of our mission. The funds we raise during this event will be used towards scholarships for educational and other enrichment programs for children of the community. No donation or support is too small…

A Grass Roots Running and Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club event in honor of a local legend, Mike Slinskey.

Sunday, November 8th @ Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls, NY

5k: 9:30am - $25 through October 15th, $30 through November 7th, $35 on race day

Kids 1 mile (12 and under): 9:15am - Free

5k Virtual: $40 October 15th, $45 through November 8th

Slinskey Surprise: Immediately following the 5k - 400 meters ALL OUT, for grit and turnover! Coach Mike would occasionally have a "Slinskey Surprise" on random days when he thought the kids needed an extra push!

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.

Last year we had 300 people race, had 26 sponsors, well over 40 volunteers and raised over $7,000 for these causes. Thanks to runners like you and our generous sponsors we were able to come back this year with hopes to raise even more for our chosen charities. We hope to see you again in November, not only for a good cause, but for a good time.

we run today.....

5k Awards:

Overall Male/Female

Overall Male/Female Ages 13-19

Overall Boy/Girl under 12

Top 3 Male/Female in each of the following Age Groups: under 12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

Kids 1-mile Awards:

Overall Boy/Girl

Please be advised T-Shirts will only be Guaranteed if you Register by October 25, 2026