The final major race of the season on the local trail-racing calendar, After the Leaves this year was the ninth stop on the Onteora Grand Prix circuit, which, along with near-perfect racing weather, boosted entries to a record level. Nearly 200 registered, and 164 finished the 20K race on the carraige trails of Minnewaska SP.
Gunker Steve Schallenkamp, the RD, did another admirable job putting the race together; as always the race benefitted the Kingston XC team, for which Steve is the longtime coach.
Gunk attendance was slightly below its usual levels for this race, which was mostly attributable to the fact that a large contingent of Gunkers went to New York to either run in the marathon, or cheer on those who were running; as well as some late-season injuries (Mendy, Steve) keeping others out of action. Still, there were a number of solid showings. I don't know if I'd characterize my own race as such, but the 1:19:02 did lead the team for the day.
Gunkers
15. Jeff Feinsod 1:29:12
18. Pat Lopiano 1:30:47
31. Paul Muessig 1:37:36
45. Barbara Sessa 1:40:25
Sorry, I don't have the age-group results yet, but when they are available I will update the post.
The final race in the Onteora Grand Prix will be the Hudson Holiday Classic 5K on 12/21.
1 comment:
Would have loved to race "after the leaves" last year (2008) but couldnt find any race particulars on this or the old website. Is this a closed race now?
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