Sept 8, 2013 | 7am Start

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Charity Spots Available

While SOS registration has closed, there are several charity spots open. All funds from charity spots support the Mohonk Preserve, a nonprofit nature preserve. Your gift will help fund nature education for children in need. For more information see our Charity Spots page.

Course Description

The Survival of the Shawangunks (SOS) is an eight stage triathlon held in New Paltz, NY. Cycle country roads and scenic highways circling the northern ridge of the Shawangunk Mountain Range. Ascend the western face. At the entrance to Minnewaska State Park leave your bike for a combination run/swim journey through some of America's most beautiful cross-country trails and spring fed lakes.

8 Stages:

Bike: 30 miles | Run 4.5mi to Awosting | Swim: 1.1mi Awosting | Run 5.5mi to Minnewaska | Swim .5mi Minnewaska | Run 8mi to Mohonk | Swim .5mi Mohonk | Climb .7 mi to Albert K. Smiley Memorial Tower