The Paul Smith's College VIC

Over 25 miles of trails in the heart of the Adirondacks. The Mission of the VIC is to connect outdoor recreation, experiential education, and the arts, naturally! With over 25 miles of trails across 3,000 acres of forest, mountains, bogs, and streams, we've got the perfect place for you to get in touch with the Adirondacks.

Jenkins Mountain Scramble 10k

The JMS 10k kicks off at 10 am and immediately cruises on soft duff covered trails along the edge of Heron Marsh. The course passes over the shingle mills falls bridge and follows shaded and grassy forest roads. After kicking you out onto dirt logging roads, you'll duck back into the woods and head onto technical single-track along the shores Beautiful shores of Black and Long ponds. At the 4.5 mile mark the 10k course returns to the VIC via shaded and rolling forest roads. The half marathon turns up the forest road to the base of Jenkins.

Jenkins Mountain Scramble Half Marathon

The Half marathon starts at 9:30am and follows the same course as the 10k. At the 4.5mi mark, the Half Marathon begins the single track climb to the Summit of Jenkins Mountain (elev. 2,513 ft) The gradually climbs on single-track through shaded hardwoods. Upon reaching the summit, half marathon racers return on the same route and follow a rolling ski trails, finishing off with our 1,600 ft boardwalk through a bog habitat.

Logistics

REGISTRATION: Preregistration will close August 2nd at 11:59PM.
$25 - 10k
$50 - Half Marathon

PACKET PICKUP: Packets available on Friday August 12th from 9am-5pm or day-of starting at 8:30am. All registrants will receive a race shirt.

Course will be marked a day in advanced.

There will be two support stations on the course. Water and first aid will be available. Racers should carry what they will need and be prepared for varying trail & weather.

RACE DAY:
9:30am - Half Marathon Start
10am - 10k Start
1:00pm - awards

FOOD AND BEVERAGES:

Local time: 5:29 AM