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Home Articles posted by Josh Gilbert (Page 7)

A little Chestnut Ridge History Lesson

Seems like this info has slowly made it around the community of trail users looping around Chestnut Ridge. The area was once mined for iron ore.  Once you consider this, the trail on the west side of the parkway spur starts to take on a different look. As I find…

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Josh Gilbert January 6, 2017 January 6, 2017Uncategorized
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  • Race Schedule


    2023 Schedule;

    01/07/23 – Frozen Toe 10k *

    01/28/23 – Forever 5 & 10 Milers *

    02/25/23 – Explore Your Limits 5/10k *

    03/11/23 – Montvale Park 5/10 Miler *

    04/01/23 – Mill Mountain Mayhem 10k *

    05/06/23 – Trail Nut 10k & Half Marathon *

    05/28/23 – Conquer the Cove 25k and Marathon *

    RNUTS Social and Awards Ceremony – Date to be determined

    * Designates an RNUTS Event

    RNUTS Results Rules and Eligibility

    08/19/23- 25th Annual Fab 5k

    10/21/23 – Into the Darkness Night Trail Run

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