 For the second consecutive year, a pair of first-time Patch Sprinters captured top honors in the men's and women's open racing divisions. Save for a quick but heavy rainstorm, Saturday's race featured better than expected conditions and a near-record number of finishers. Here's a video look at all of the division winners, and a listen to what the champions had to say about the event. Congratulations to all of the racers and trekkers, and a gigantic thank you to all of our volunteers and donors! Looking forward to seeing everyone at Patch '23 or, even sooner, the 2022 Pond Sprint in October!
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"With more and more elite and unknown racers entering the Patch Sprint every year, projecting the winners is tougher than calling the Kentucky Derby! In fact, I've created a category for just that purpose."
This is the 23rd year that USA oddsmaker Danny Sheridan has put forth his Patch picks. Last year, Sheridan hit correctly on five division winners. For 2022 Danny says: "This year rather than one-liners for each competitor, I've broken each division down categorically. Most divisions should see close races. As far as times go, some records may fall, most likely in women's open or Kindersprint." CLICK HERE TO SEE FULL STORY, TIME PREDICTIONS & COMMENTS FOR ALL DIVISIONS Agree or not? Comment below!  Patch Sprint is nearly upon us! By now, you have verified your start time, received your volunteer or race support assignments, as well as your lodging information. Please link to THIS INFORMATIVE DOCUMENT containing news involving:
Thanks for your understanding, and looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days! FINAL NOTICE FOR THE 2022 PATCH SPRINT  Complimentary housing is available for all Patch Sprint participants who requested lodging on their registration.
All participants who are staying at camp will soon receive a housing letter and cabin assignment. If not, here is THE LETTER, and please contact us to get your assignment. PATCH SPRINT LODGING AT POK-O-MacCREADY CAMPS CHECK-IN: Is no earlier than 4:30pm Friday CHECK-OUT: Is no later than 9:00am Sunday* * Volunteers for camp's Sunday projects may extend their stay OTHER GROUPS - NOT CONNECTED TO THE PATCH SPRINT - WILL ALSO BE STAYING AT CAMP Learn more about area lodging options here FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS RACERS/TREKKERS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP TO SUPPORT: Volunteer schedule appears below- please first read this important letter:  Dear Patch Sprint volunteers and participants, The Patch Sprint could never have become the special event it is without the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers, and other supporters. Thank you for your willingness to help during this special 2022 Patch Sprint, in our ongoing effort to raise money for the ADK Scholarship Foundation. Your volunteer assignments, linked below, are based on your registration form. Please look over the assignments carefully (one sheet has a breakdown of participant schedules; the other has general  descriptions for each task). Take note of the date and times of your assigned duty. If you are unable to complete the assignment, please let us know ASAP, so we can try and find someone else to fill your job. The Patch Sprint Committee appreciates your gift of time, energy, and enthusiastic support! If you have any questions or concerns about your assignment for next weekend’s gathering, please feel free to contact us. Thank You so much! 2022 VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE for volunteers AND racers/trekkers helping out 2022 JOB DESCRIPTION (details & times) Like much of the course, the start of the Patch Sprint is at an out-of-the-way location, located at the start of the driveway to Pok-O-MacCready Camps. Set your GPS to: 1391 Reber Road North, Willsboro, NY 12996. For those without GPS navigation, the location, on Reber Road, is one mile west of NY State 22, two miles north of the town center in Willsboro. See maps below. Friday Check-in & packet pickup, and all meals, will be at the Pok-O Queen Conference Center at Camp MacCready, 250-yards from the race start. Saturday pre-race check-in will be at either the same location, or at the race day parking lot, tbd. Please do not park on Reber Road; rather, use the parking area just after turning into the driveway at the race start.
 Because of the DEC policy eliminating the Pok-O-Moonshine mountain summit party, coupled with ongoing COVID-19 gathering restrictions, racers and trekkers are being asked to keep their stay on top of Pok-O-Moonshine as brief as possible.
Event officials plan to carry first aid gear and, if conditions warrant, some fluids. Friends and family are urged to not meet you at the finish. Along with the summit timers, the race directors (Annie & Skip) will be on top. Please honor their request to keep your summit stay short. Everyone is encouraged to head down to the southern trailhead (alternate route from the way up) where there will be food & beverages. Shuttle service will also take place from this spot, to run you back to the post-race barbecue, scheduled for 3:30 at Pok-O-MacCready Camps.  The Northeast's hardest half-marathon... and then some!
13.5 miles... four mountains... paved roads, dirt roads, driveways, trails and woods. And only so many arrows. The good news: No course changes from last year! Please familiarize yourself with the Patch Sprint course by viewing or downloading a course map. Hard copies will also be available at check-in. Later this week we will send out the list of start times for all racers and trekkers. As you plan for race day, please be advised that all summit timers and aid station attendants will be operating on a fixed schedule. CLICK HERE for the "hours of operation", and plan accordingly. Shuttle service from the finish back to the start will operate between 12:30-2:30, leaving from the south Pok-O Trailhead (not the one used to climb up the mountain). You are also encouraged to make your own arrangements; a small possibility exists that volunteers may be willing to assist with rides.
 With ever-changing topography, trail re-routing, logging and unpredictable weather, the traditional Patch course has changed many times in the past 35 years. "While we would love to give all racers the option to devise their own favorable and fast route," said co-founder Tim Singer, "our top priorities are to a) Respect the environment, b) respect the land owners and, c) make the competition safe!" Therefore, the following portions of the course will be mandated for Patch Sprint: BARE: Due to excessive logging on private land, this course was altered somewhat in 2020. Please stay on the marked course following the traditional Orange arrows and ribbons. RATTLESNAKE: Racers and trekkers must pass by the 1812 homestead both to and from the mountain.
Failure to follow the mandated portions of the course will lead to disqualification. "It's a longer course, 13.6 miles," said Singer, "but by sticking to the route, it will be a safer, and more fair and enjoyable experience."
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