Rock The Ridge 50-mile Endurance Challenge

05/04/2026

💚 Everybody rocked it. Truly. What an effort 💚

Men, women, young, old. First timers, regulars.

Friends cheering,
families waiting,
partners pacing the finish.
Relay teams flying,
solo runners giving it everything. 🏃‍♀️

Whether you run relay, the marathon or the full 50 miles or crossed the finish line in seven hours or just before cutoff, every mile counted.

The mountain kept building, the miles kept adding up, you Rocked The Ridge, did The Ridge Rock you back? Because races aren’t really about running. They’re about proving to yourself that even when things are hard, you can keep going. 💪 That your body can push through more than expected, and that your mind is powerful.

The cheers
The hugs
The shared effort out on the course made it unforgettable

Our hearts are truly full. Seeing so many people running with purpose, for family, for the land, for personal reasons, for something bigger, means everything.

A massive THANK YOU 🙏 not only to our Ridge Rockers but to everyone that showed up for the Preserve, to our volunteers, staff, community and for everyone that helped make this event so special 💚

Thank you for showing up and supporting Mohonk Preserve.

Photos of the race are ready to check out!! Link in bio 🔗



📸 Photos by Mohonk Preserve Volunteers
John Mizel
Andrew Heiz
Stephen Stewart-Hill
Karen Harding
Steve Aaron
Celeste Brunell
Allie Spoonbill
Lee Courtney
Maryalice Citera
Kent Holdings
Winnie Abramson
Bill Winter
Gerry Liddelow
Paul Malarcher
Renee Zernitsky
Intern Marissa Pepe
Drone footage Andrea MacScott

05/02/2026

Let's Go
It's race day!
Wishing all the best to our Ridge Rockers!

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📸 Photo by MohonK Preserve Volunteer Photographer Kent Goldings

05/02/2026

The day is here. 💥 50 miles and 18 hours to get it done.

Welcome Ridge Rockers!

​We’re hitting the carriage roads starting at 6 AM sharp.

Whether you’re solo for the full 50, hitting the marathon mark, or part of a relay team, it’s time to move. 🏃‍♀️

​Every mile today supports and the protection of these trails.

Run with purpose, enjoy the views from the Ridge, and we'll see you at the Testimonial Gateway. 🏃‍♀️🏔️

LET'S GO! 💥







📸Photos by Mohonk Preserve Volunteer Photographers
Marianne Merkel
Jhon Spens
Bill Winter
Tom Weiner
Kate Schoonmaker
Renee Zernitsky
Karen Harding
Andrea MacScott
Kent Goldings
LM Monteleone

01/22/2026

The Rock The Ridge course provides participants with a fun, exciting and rewarding 50-mile endurance challenge highlighting the best of Mohonk Preserve and Mohonk Mountain House features! Learn more about the course and what to expect here: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge/course-description/

Photo: Ridge Rocker on Lake Shore Drive by John Mizel

01/20/2026

Ridge Curious? You're invited to the Rock The Ridge First Timers Info Session at Feet Poughkeepsie!

Have you considered participating in Rock The Ridge but have serious questions? We’ve got serious answers! Join us on Saturday, January 31 from 11am - 4pm at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie, 1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY and find out what makes Rock The Ridge an incredible experience year after year!

You’re invited to hang with the Rock The Ridge experts, race director, Tom Leader and course designer Andy Reynolds. This is a chill event where you can get answers to your most pressing questions. Register for Rock The Ridge in-store and you'll save $25 on registration and receive two complimentary day passes to Mohonk Preserve - perfect of a training run!

Already registered for Rock The Ridge? Come by, say hello and tell us how your training is going. For all who attend are entered to win merch deals and more!

Hope to see you there!

01/18/2026

There's nothing like the feel of that finisher medal placed around your neck! 🏅 Whether you run the full 50-miles, marathon distance or as part of a relay team, we promise you will have the full, rewarding experience of rocking the ridge.

Learn more and register today! Visit: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge/

Photo by Andrea MacScott

Rock The Ridge A 50-mile Challenge to Benefit Mohonk Preserve   May 2, 2026 | 6 AM Register Now Get Ready to Rock The Ridge Set in the natural beauty of the Shawangunk Mountains of New York’s Hudson Valley, an area described as “one of Earth’s last great places,” Rock The Ridge welcomes run...

01/15/2026

At Rock The Ridge, you'll be raising money for a great cause! 🌄💚 Rock The Ridge is a major fundraiser for Mohonk Preserve, protecting more than 8,200 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge in beautiful Ulster County, New York. Mohonk Preserve programs help introduce school kids to nature and inspire visitors of all ages to respect and preserve open space. Visit our website to learn more about what you can help make happen at Mohonk Preserve: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge/

Photo by Steve Aaron

01/13/2026

Rock The Ridge is the perfect choice for first-timers, with an 18-hour cutoff, well-stocked and frequent aid stations, wide, lightly graveled carriage roads (perfect for running and hiking), and incredible volunteers to cheer you on along the way.

Register today and resolve to go the distance in 2026! Learn more on our website: https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/rock-the-ridge/

Photo: Embrace at the finish-line by Marissa DiBella