Saturday, May 28-
  6:30- Check-in & Packet Pickup at POK-O QUEEN. Check-in table may move to race start (weather permitting)
6:45-9:00: Continental breakfast for all who signed up.
7:00- TREKKERS Start starts at Camp Pok-O Pillars (self-starters may begin any time earlier)
8:30- RUNNERS Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
9:00- HALF-SPRINT Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
9:30- ELITE RACERS Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
10:30- KINDER-SPRINT Start at base of Pok-O-Moonshine
11:00-1:00-  Finish at summit of Pok-O-Moonshine. Informal Awards Presentation
12:00-2:00 - Snacks & spirits at the Pok-O South End Lot Cantina
12:00-2:30- Shuttle rides may be available from South Pok-O lot, back to camp.
 3:30pm-   Socially distant BBQ and Awards at POK-O QUEEN (or outdoor picnic)
  6:00pm-  Participant gathering at Ausable Brewing Company, Keeseville.

Assigned Lodging at Pok-O-MacCready Camps for all  participants who requested

In it's 26th year as a race, and 23rd time as a fundraising event, the Patch Sprint has officially passed the $150,000 mark in total donations to the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation.

"When we went public, in 2000," said event co-founder Greg Henderson, "we wanted to add a charitable aspect to both help out, and give our little event a bit of legitimacy.  We could have never imagined we would reach these heights!"

"This is such a tribute to the generous people who come to the Patch Sprint every year," added Tim Singer, event co-founder and former ADK foundation director.  "So many people have benefited from this; although it's impossible to calculate exactly, I can estimate that - over the years - more than 45 children have received scholarships, solely thanks to donations to the Patch Sprint!"

   The end of April deadline has passed for Patch Sprint participants to receive refunds.  Should anyone need to drop out between now, and event weekend, they may request for their race fee to be added to their donations, for which they will be receipted.

   If you plan on backing out, please alert us as soon as possible, as racers and trekker spots are sold out and there is a waiting list.  

In addition, most T-shirt sizes have sold out but, if interest is there, we may do a supplemental order.

With five weeks to go until the Patch Sprint, the event has sold out for racers and trekkers. 2022 marks the 11th time in 12 years that the event has sold out.

   Registration remains open for volunteers, Kindersprint, and Half-Sprint, while availability lasts.  A waiting list has been instituted for the racing and trekking divisions.

​   "We'd love to be able to have unlimited sign-ups," said event co-director Tim Singer, "but logistics, environmental concerns, and the DEC have placed regulations on our attendance and activities."

           CLICK HERE to sign up as a volunteer, half-sprinter or Kindersprinter

Attention Patch Sprint Racers and Trekkers:

BARE:  As training season kicks in, and you want to take on portions of the course, please keep in mind that the logging trails on Bare Mountain are private property, and off limits to everyone. These are the trails that lead down Bare, to the Homestead. The land owners have granted access for race morning only; should we violate the request to stay off of the property at other times, they may revoke all access, including for the race.
   The standard hiking trail up the mountain is still open for use; please travel up and down this route during your training.

RATTLESNAKE:  Land owners have closed the 1.3-mile route for the month of April, presumably to allow for trail recovery.  This trail is expected to re-open at month's end, hopefully in time for the BEAST training run and well before race day.

For the good of the event, please stay off of these trails. Thank you for your cooperation!

   Congratulations to 2017 Patch Sprint Champion Sean Davis for setting a course record for the Winter Sprint.  Davis, from Lake Placid, NY, covered the course in a time of 2:36:10, beating the former winter record - set by Jan Wellford and Jason Fiegl - by one second!

   The is Davis's third winter victory, having also posted the fastest seasonal times in 2018 and 2020. Other course finishers for WS '22 were Fiegl, Cole Starkey, Katie Moffett, Pam Gonzalez, Tim Singer and Stephanie Lylis.

   The winter Sprint is an informal event where runners and hikers may cover the course between December 21 and March 21.  While they don't have to follow the exact race route, they still must respect fundamental event policies (run or walk under your own power only; stay off of private land and off-limits areas) in order to make their attempt official.

Dear Racers, Trekkers, Volunteers, Camp Family & Friends!
Registration is open for the 2022 Patch Sprint, scheduled for May 28.  As always, this will be a weekend reunion of recreation and fun:

With your registration you will receive entry into the event… meals & lodging (while available)… course aid supplies… donor gifts... finisher's prizes and event giveaways.
We encourage you to sign up early, as the race sells out every year— sometimes as early as March. And please DON’T FORGET TO DONATE.  The Patch Sprint is - first and foremost - a fundraiser for the Adirondack Scholarship Foundation!

You can sign up for the event HERE.  Until then, stay up to date on all event news & info. at either our website or Facebook page.  And don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Happy training and we look forward to seeing you in May!