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."

Saturday, May 29-
  6:30- Check-in & Packet Pickup at POK-O QUEEN. Check-in table may move to race start (weather permitting)
6:45-8:45: Continental breakfast for all who signed up.
7:15- TREKKERS Start starts at Camp Pok-O Pillars (self-starters may begin any time earlier)
8:00- RUNNERS Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
8:30- HALF-SPRINT Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
9:00- ELITE RACERS Start at Camp Pok-O Pillars
10:00- KINDER-SPRINT Start at base of Pok-O-Moonshine
10:30-1:00-  Finish at summit of Pok-O-Moonshine
12:00-2:00 - Snacks & spirits at the Pok-O South End Lot Cantina
12:30-2:30- Shuttle rides may be available from South Pok-O lot, back to camp.
 4:00pm-   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

With four weeks to go until the Patch Sprint, the event has sold out for racers and trekkers. 2021 marks the 10th time in 11 years that the event has sold out.

   Registration remains open for volunteers, Kindersprint, and Half-Sprint.  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 both the DEC and CDC 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:

   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.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Willsboro, NY-- On the final weekend of eligibility for winter Patch Sprint status, five elite racers successfully covered the course, headlined by local runner Pandora Down, who crushed the former women's winter course record.

Down, guided by three-time Patch Sprint champion Cole Starkey, covered the four mountain, 13.6-mile route in a tie of 3:05:04, some 90 minutes faster than the previous mark.  For Starkey, this was his third winter title, to go along with three in the main event.

The previous day, all-time Patch Sprint champion Jason Fiegl (combined 15 summer and winter titles) led two winter rookies - Derek Payne and Ryan Campagna (left)- to a finish time of 3:43:48. "Really fun, beautiful day," Fiegl said of the sunny and mild weekend conditions.

Despite the fact that the 2021 vernal equinox occurred early on the morning of March 20, winter Patch rules state that any successfully recorded and reported effort between December 21 and March 21 is recognized.

                                            Honoring the History of the Fabled Patch Training Series

      To celebrate our "at least ten-year anniversary" of the BEAST (Best Ever Awesome Sprint Training) run-hike-training series, we present "The Best of BEAST".
     Each week, we will revisit one of the past annual themes, incorporating that theme into the training run and, as important, post-training party and feast:.  As in years' past, this, and all other weekly events will be held, rain, snow or shine, and followed by a potluck picnic.

See the details and check out the full schedule HERE.

2021 marks the 35th anniversary of the first successful Pok-O Patch-in-a-day attempt, and 25 years from the first time the mountains were run for speed.  Come celebrate the Patch Sprint's silver anniversary!

Sign up now to take part in PS-21, May 29.  The divisions remain the same from last year.

To sign up, go to our event registration page, which will link you to our registration service. 
 
Prior to registering, please read the event information regarding divisions, start times, weekend schedule and more. 

We encourage you to sign up early in order to secure your spot. Depending on the COVID-19 pandemic, the field of participants may be reduced this year.

Please don't forget to donate to our beneficiary as well-- it's the biggest reason why the event is held!
 
Looking forward to seeing you this May!
 
Spencer, Annie & Skip
Event Coordinators

   With great appreciation, the Patch Sprint is pleased to announce - for 2020 -it has again eclipsed the ten-thousand dollar mark in donation for Adirondack Scholarship Foundation.

"This is incredible, especially considering it was a much smaller field due to the pandemic," said event co-founder and foundation director Tim Singer. "While we are short of last year's record (13-thousand dollars), it's still impressive generosity, given the circumstances."

A total of 59 participants made contributions, along with the Patch Sprint organization kicking in its own bonus gift representing a percentage of the event fees, following expenses.

Adirondack Scholarship Foundation is a not for profit organization, providing financial aid to families in need, to help send children to summer camp.  While camp was not run this year, the foundation is delighted to be able to defer 27 full or partial scholarships for the 2021 camp season

"Our thanks to everyone who took part," said Singer.  "Not only was it a fun day, but it was a beneficial one as well. We've given some children the opportunity to have the summer of their lives next year!