The Air Quality Index was at an unacceptable level on the scheduled day of the run forcing us to postpone the run to the following day. This was done because of our concern for the health and safety of our participants, volunteers and spectators. This did not discourage our runners. We want to thank all of our runners for their patience and understanding. Even with the change of the date, everyone had a wonderful time. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ after the run and the very popular kid’s fun run was a great hit. Thanks to the many sponsors, runners/walkers, and volunteers who gave of their time parking cars, working the registration desk, giving water to participants running/walking the course, setting up, cleaning up and just being there to help on the day of the race to make the Gardiner 5K Classic held at Majestic Park another successful event. The proceeds from this race will be used to make improvements to the inside of the Gardiner firehouse. A special thanks goes to the members of the Gardiner 5K Classic Committee: Barbara Clinton, John and Landon Fracasse, Bernadette Koonz, Terri Colucci, Laurie and Wayne Wadsworth, Luke Lyons and Donna Lyons for all of the help and advice given to the Gardiner Fire Department in order to make this race such a huge success. We couldn’t have done it without them. Also we would like to thank the many sponsors of the race- our PLATINUM sponsors: Wildflower Farms, Lola’s Cafe in New Paltz, Affordable Housing Concept, Yogi Bear Campground, Kimlin Propane Co. Inc., Rick Hanheide, Walden Savings Bank, O’Connor & Partners, NYCOMCO, New Paltz Rescue Squad, Ultimate Homes, LaCharla Mexican Restaurant and Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, our GOLD sponsors: Radloop, Garvan’s, Kornfeld, Rew, Newman and Simeone, Franz Auto Service, Inc., Dawe’s Septic and Repair, Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant, Glacier Point Enterprises, NBT Bank, Ulster Savings Bank, P.E. Colucci Excavating Inc., Family Farm Insurance, Pitch Pine Outfitters, Gardiner Bakehouse, The Law Offices of Robert F. Rich, Jr. PLLC., New Paltz Karate Academy, Foster and Schmalkuche, P.C., Scott Barclay Trucking, Orange Bank and Trust Company, Ireland Corners General Store, Skydive The Ranch, Ireland Corners Gas and Convenience Store Inc., Haight Fire Equipment Supply, Lightning Express Delivery Service, Inc., Main Course, Fabbian, Sherwood’s Power Equipment, Inc., Apuzzo Kitchens, P&G’s Restaurant, Hudson Valley Impressions and our SILVER sponsors- James Suto Insurance, Ronald E. Clum, CPA, The Inn @ Kettleboro, RBC Wealth Management, Hudson Valley Drones, John B. Ingenio, CPA, Amthor Welding, Jim DeMaio-State Farm Insurance, The Rothman Family, Freer Therapeutics-Massage-Acupressure, Crafter Gamer Geek, Dedrick’s Pharmacy of New Paltz, Tom’s Auto Repair Shop, Marshall & Sterling Inc., Meadowscent, New York State Solar Farm, The Disgruntled Chef, C2G Environmental Consultants, LLC, and The Devine Agency Inc., and those businesses that either provided the gifts used as prizes for the various winners or gave a donation- Hopewell Fire Apparatus Service Co. Inc., Beek’s Auto, Leonie Lacouette, Orange Bank and Trust Co., Mavis of Gardiner, Ulster Savings Bank, Renegades, Café Mio, Verde Flowers, Pasquale’s, Town Cutters, Uptown Attic, Stewart’s, Rick Hanheide, Mountain Market, Wrights Farms, Cuts by Dawn, Shoprite, and Hannaford’s. The support given to the Gardiner Fire Department, a volunteer organization made up of firefighters and EMT’s, was overwhelming and greatly appreciated. If you would like to join the Gardiner Fire Department please visit our website at www.GardinerFireAndRescue.org and complete an application. We are always looking for volunteers. Next year’s 25th Annual Gardiner 5K Classic is scheduled for July 15th 2027. See you there.