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Ashokan Rail Trail 8 Miler

Name: Ashokan Rail Trail 8 Miler
Start: 2026-08-16
End: 2026-08-16
Location: West Hurley

West Hurley, United States • 16 Aug 2026

ORC Grand Prix Ashokan Rail Trail 8 Miler

This event is the fifth running of the Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) 8-Mile Run. The course is entirely on a well-groomed unpaved carriage path that runs alongside the Ashokan Reservoir in Ulster County. The start and finish are located at the Woodstock Dike Trailhead of the ART in West Hurley, New York.

Parking is provided free but is limited; the event is capped at 100 participants. Organizers strongly encourage carpooling to reduce the number of vehicles needed on site.

Awards are presented to the first man and first woman overall and to the top three finishers in each standard age group. A commemorative item is given to the first 100 registrants.

The description focuses on course type, setting, participant limit, and awards. It provides location and logistical notes about parking and participant cap so entrants can plan for limited onsite parking and the presence of awards and commemorative items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York West Hurley

Race information

Website

8 mi

8 Mile Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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