Running Events
Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run & Walk
Sunday, July 13 • 11:00am
Join us on Sunday, July 13, 2025 for the 22nd anniversary of the
Jerry Garcia Memorial River Run & Walk at The Ark Bowl & BBQ in Arkville, New York, aka Catskill Mountains of New York.
A 4-Mile Run/Walk followed by a chicken & veggie BBQ sponsored by a to be announced beer sponsor and LIVE music provided by "Mind Left Body" a phenomenal Grateful Dead tribute band from Easthampton, MA.
Bib, Tee & Merchandise Pick-Ups
Saturday July 12th 12:00-5:00pm - The Ark Bowl & BBQ
Post Race Awards Ceremony will be held during the post race party but before the LIVE Band.
Overall Winners
14 & Under, 15-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Clydesdale 200lbs.+ & Filly 140lbs.+
Post Race Party
The Post Race Party and LIVE Band is part of your road race entry fee - all family and friends will need to purchase a post race party ticket for $25 and it will include the bbq, refreshment & LIVE Band
Local Accommodations
Margaretville Motel - Pakatakan Motel - Pine Hill Arms - The Colonial - Roxury Motel - Stratton Falls - Meadowood Inn - Lofts on Main Street - Lots of Air BnB's
Big Man Run 25th Anniversary
Saturday, August 16 • 12:00pm
Join us for the Premiere Clydesdale Running Event in the United States taking place at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The Ark Bowl & BBQ
Arkville, New York 12406 aka Catskill Mountains
All must complete (3) stops on course which will include the consumption of a To Be Announced Hot Dog Brand (condiments optional) and a 12oz beer. Vomiting is grounds for disqualification and is strictly enforced. The Course is 4.4 miles over rural roads, through farmland and downtown Margaretville, NY.
There will be an all women volunteer corp - interested ladies please contact Papa Clyde at TheArkBowl@aol.com.
It is open to all men who weigh 190lbs.+ however we do allow a few skinnies to participate.
Here are the official divisions – claps for 1st place: Clydesdale Open 190-210lbsClydesdale Open 211-225lbsClydesdale Open 226-249lbs.Clydesdale Open 250-299Clydesdale Open 300lbs.+Clydesdale Masters 190-210lbsClydesdale Masters 211-225lbsClydesdale Masters 226-249lbs.Clydesdale Masters 250-299Clydesdale Masters 300lbs.+Clydesdale Sr. Masters 190lbs+
Registration Fee is $60.00 and it includes race registration, tee shirt, post race refreshments, bbq & LIVE Music.
Catskill Dry Brook Ridge Marathon, Marathon Team Relay & Fiver
Sunday, October 5 • 10:00am
Join us on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:00am for the Catskill Dry Brook Ridge Marathon, Marathon Team Relay & Fiver in the Catskill Mountains of New York.
Registration includes: colorful long sleeved t-shirt, colorful race finisher medal, adult beverages, live band and bbq at The Ark Bowl & BBQ post race party.
There will be a Pasta Dinner at The Ark Bowl & BBQ on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 6:00pm for $22.00.
Please see our website for more information and to register.
