From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walden 1 Ese, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
283 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
Shawangunk Runners Summer Solstice Run
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Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie's 2026 Red, White & Brew 5K Sponsored by ASICS
13 miles away
Annual 5K Gardiner Classic Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
The Robert Van Tassel “Live the Dash” Memorial 5k sponsored by Chelsea Fire Company
13 miles away
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Gardiner Dump Run
Sep 27, 2026