5K for Koinonia...

• 5K Run / Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles

Walk, run or stroll amongst 1200 beautiful acres in the Catskills of NY!

We are a Lutheran Outdoor Ministry that welcomes all!  Koinonia offers many programs and opportunities both local and throughout the tristate area.  You can visit us as an individual or with a group.  We currently have a summer day camp program, environmental education program and offer several fun Koinonia Sponsored Events. Visit our website for more information.

Want to stay for the weekend? Call today and book your room, campsite or building! 845-557-8335

The perfect way to celebrate the beginning of summer! Enjoy nature, make new friends, introduce friends to Koinonia, and escape into the wilderness, all while helping this incredible place! Come for the day or stay for the weekend:

In addition to the race/brunch/FIESTA- you can register to stay all weekend! Call Koinonia to reserve your room, campsite or building. Saturday will include a Scandinavian Brunch, 5K, Celebratory FIESTA, Campfire, S’Mores & Taize. Sunday will be a special day of remembering those interred in the Ichthus. All weekend, enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, relaxing and more!

Can’t make it? You can still WALK, RUN, STROLL, be a spectator or just Donate!

Organize your own local 5K for Koinonia using our program on Active.com. Build your own team to bring to the 5K for Koinonia. You can support us from anywhere!

Celebrating 51 years, Koinonia is located in the Catskill Mountains of New York and situated on 1,200 acres of forest. We have numerous facilities that offer opportunities for our guests to be surrounded by God’s creation. Koinonia (Koin-ah-NEE-Yah) is the Greek word meaning community.

Event details and schedule

Friday 5/26

6:00 pm   Arrival & Settle In

8:00 pm   Local Tap & Table (Bring your favorite local cheese, wine, dessert, beer and other goodies to share) Conference Center

9:00 pm   Orientation in the Conference Center

Saturday 5/27

7:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:00- 9:30am   5K Registration @ the Conference Center

10:00 am    Announcements, & Warm Up

10:30 am         Race Time!!! Starting line at the Conference Center

12:00 - 2:00 pm     Brunch - Silent Auction , Raffle, 50/50, Guest Speaker

4:00 - 5:00 pm     Koinonia Hour in the Rafters (BYO)

5:00 - 7:30 pm     FIESTA BBQ in the Rafters, Ice Cream Social & Music 7:30 - 8:30 pm   Bonfire on the Beach

9:00 pm   Taize—Conference Center

Sunday 5/28

8:30 Breakfast in the Conference Center

10:30 Worship in the Chapel in the Pines - We will recognize those interred in the Ichthus.

12:00 Lunch in the Rafters

All afternoon enjoying Hiking, Boating & Relaxing

5:30 Dinner in the Conference Center

Monday 5/29   9:30 Brunch in the Conference Center .