Second annual · A 10K on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Wallkill Valley Milk Run

Lace up and join us for a historic race on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. We're honoring the trail's past as a railroad that transported milk from the Hudson Valley to NYC from 1866 until 1977.

The details

What: A scenic 10K race.
Where: Starting and ending at Kayrock, 87 N. Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY.
When: Sunday, October 18, 2026. Check in at 8am, race starts at 9am.
Packet pickup: Pre-race packet pickup is Friday, October 16, 5 to 6pm at Kayrock, 87 N. Chestnut Street. You can also pick up at check in on race day.
Perks: Your registration includes a commemorative race shirt. Enjoy chocolate milk provided by Ronnybrook Farm and other refreshments at the finish line.

The cause

All proceeds will be donated to the Wallkill Valley Land Trust to support the preservation of the trail. This year Parks & Trails New York is matching every dollar we raise, 100%.

$900

Donated to the land trust after the first Milk Run in 2025.

$5,000

What we're on track to break this year, counting the Parks & Trails New York match.

The course

The old railroad bridge on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail

Open the route on Strava, or see the segment leaderboard.

How to sign up

2026 Wallkill Valley Milk Run 10K

$35.00 · XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL

Just order a race shirt and pick it up on race day. That's how you register, just order a shirt. I know it's kind of different.

Choose "Local Pickup" at checkout to get your shirt on race day.

Order a race shirt

Last year

29 runners finished the first Milk Run in 2025.

See the results