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Articles and Archives That Help Runners Get To Know or Remember The Loop

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Many words have been written about the Loop. Hundreds of Thousands of photos have been taken of the Loop (if you are skeptical, check here!) Hundreds of hours of video has been shot at the Loop including a full length documentary in 2011. We have audio recordings, aerial footage, posters, leather projects, quilts, 3D course dioramas, … Read more

5 Years of Sunday Runs

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Roughly five years ago (time, date, and distance is always approximate in the trail running world) the Leatherman Harriers Sunday Run Group was born — even though we didn’t know it at the time. Backing up a bit further… 29 years give or take… Tony Godino and some friends founded the Leatherman Harriers to have an … Read more

Free Film Screening on Sept 30th: “The Loop – 25 Years”

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The Invitation  The Leatherman’s Loop is a unique 10k trail race that has been held for 26 years in Cross River NY at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Christy and Dean Leggiero directed, filmed and produced a documentary in 2011-2012 which celebrates the first 25 years of the Loop. It will be screened at the Phelps Memorial Hospital … Read more

“Leatherman’s Loop – 25 Years” – First Public Screening April 1st

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The first public screening of “Leatherman’s Loop – 25 Years” documentary will be Sunday, April 1st at 6pm at the Phelps Memorial Hospital (directions) main auditorium. Phelps is right on the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The event is free and is hosted by the Leatherman Harriers. See important information on the event capacity and … Read more

Loop T-Shirt History

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We’ve collected a bunch of of logos and t-shirt designs from the Leatherman’s Loop.  More shirts to be added later!  Many of the t-shirts were designed and drawn by longtime loop participant and artist Tim Parshall.  Last year the shirt was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Heather Kranz. They are now in … Read more