Name: Sugar Loaf 5K
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Chester

About the Event

Join us for the second annual USATF-certified Sugar Loaf Run!

Get ready to experience the beauty and charm of Sugar Loaf like never before! With the stunning Sugar Loaf Mountain as your backdrop, come run this picturesque, hilly course through the unique artisan hamlet of Sugar Loaf. This event promises not just a run, but an unforgettable journey through one of the most scenic and historic areas in Orange County, NY.

Event Details:

Location: Start and finish at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center

Who: Open to all runners and walkers

When: October 4, 2025, 8:30 AM start

We invite everyone to be a part of this beautiful fall event, whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker. Join us in celebrating the spirit of community, health, and the natural beauty of Sugar Loaf. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to run in a place where every view is a postcard!

Be sure to check out our website: https://www.sugarloaf5k.com/ for a drive-through race experience, course map, and ideas for things to do while visiting Sugar Loaf. There is so much to do and see!

Races Offered

Sugar Loaf 5K

Oct 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

timer

08:30

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Chester.

thermostat Temperature

7.8° / 18.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.9° / 15.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 36m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:10

nightlight Sunset

18:14

About Chester

Learn more about the host city, Chester.

The Town of Chester is made of several communities in the Adirondacks around the small hamlet of Chestertown. Other hamlets within the town boundaries include Pottersville, Friends Lake, Loon Lake, and Schroon Lake. Of the three lakes, only Loon Lake has a public beach—for the others you'll have to check into a B&B.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Sugar Loaf 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Andrew Dykhuis	M	34	Highland Mills, NY	19:35.25
🥈	Nathan Seybert	M	21	West Point, NY	19:50.84
🥉	Elizabeth Corkum	F	40	Warwick, NY	20:35.04
4	Emily Gerbehy	F	29	Warwick, NY	20:50.77
5	Owen Lancer	M	55	Warwick, NY	20:52.76
6	Rob Pagan	M	39	Chester, NY	20:54.21
7	Brian Luthin	M	39	Warwick, NY	20:57.39
8	Alex Krzymowski	M	34	Philadelphia, PA	21:01.81
9	Jared Petrassi	M	33	Warwick, NY	21:53.65
10	Jonathan Khoury	M	34	Highland Mills, NY	22:01.18
11	Michael Mulvihill	M	59	Chester, NY	22:16.25
12	J. Maendel	M	11	Chester, NY	22:33.06
13	Vaughan Banfield	M	61	Poughkeepsie, NY	22:35.47
14	Estefanya Palacio- Khoury	F	34	Highland Mills, NY	22:39.66
15	Jason Freeman	M	27	Chester, NY	22:53.68
16	G. Luthin	M	12	Warwick, NY	23:04.64
17	Pasqual Zottola	M	54	Chester, NY	23:13.66
18	Micaela Stanaland	F	30	Warwick, NY	23:22.52
19	Patricia Richards	F	42	Chester, NY	23:26.26
20	Renee Gerstner	F	34	Warwick, NY	23:28.88
21	Andrew Cohen	M	46	Warwick, NY	23:31.51
22	Matthew Fontana	M	35	Warwick, NY	23:40.68
23	Christian Cruz	M	23	Warwick, NY	24:02.38
24	Shannon Maier	F	32	Middletown, NY	24:17.54
25	Johnny Greenhill	M	49	Florida, NY	24:29.4
26	Russell Sircable	M	34	Port Jervis, NY	24:31.39
27	William Maier	M	37	Middletown, NY	24:45.77
28	Etkin Tekin	M	34	Hamden, CT	24:56.48
29	Camilo Cruz	M	15	Goshen, NY	25:11.81
30	Caitlyn Higgins	F	22	Sugar Loaf, NY	25:13.89
31	Brianne Connington	F	21	Washingtonville, NY	25:23.92
32	Michael Jotso	M	38	Monroe, NY	25:23.92
33	C. Gelardi	M	12	Goshen, NY	25:33.72
34	Andrew Johnson	M	24	Rock Tavern, NY	25:47.34
35	Brandon Holdridge	M	27	Chester, NY	25:48.25
36	Mike Flannery	M	63	Hopewell Junction, NY	25:59.4
37	Michael Smith	M	38	Chester, NY	26:23.12
38	Elizabeth Carlson	F	29	Merrick, NY	26:23.46
39	Travis Rubio	M	26	Highland Mills, NY	26:51.85
40	Sandy Ermo	F	54	Wallkill, NY	27:04.94
41	Jason Coatney	M	48	Westbrookville, NY	27:07.68
42	Alex Reitano	M	37	Goshen, NY	27:11.71
43	Christopher Gullotta	M	51	Chester, NY	27:21.9
44	Robert DiMontova	M	34	Chester, NY	27:34.78
45	Jaclyn Reinisch	F	34	Marlboro, NY	27:45.01
46	Gregg Gordon	M	53	Chester, NY	27:49.17
47	Evelyn Acevedo	F	41	Warwick, NY	28:07.08
48	E. Heller	F	12	Warwick, NY	28:18.07
49	Brad Sundheimer	M	50	Chester, NY	28:30.32
50	Martin Nowak	M	61	—	28:36.79