2025 MHRRC Dutchess County Classic
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Poughkeepsie, New York
- Price Free - $49.64
- Races 7 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
On Sunday, September 28, participants can challenge themselves with a 10K and a half-marathon, both starting at Dutchess Community College. With races starting at 7:30 am, these routes will also feature the breathtaking Walkway Over the Hudson. All races are professionally timed, making this a perfect opportunity for both seasoned runners and newcomers to set their personal bests. Donβt miss out on the chance to earn finisher medals, including a special medal for those who take on races on both days. Be sure to register early for the best prices and to secure your race shirt! Join us for an unforgettable weekend of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Similar to the last few years, this years event will be split over two days with the 1K KIDS FUN RUN AND 5K ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH ON ROBINSON LANE IN WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY and the 10K AND HALF-MARATHON ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH ON THE WILLIAM R. STEINHAUS DUTCHESS RAIL TRAIL / WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON IN POUGHKEEPSIE, NY.
All courses are flat and scenic, great for seasoned runners and first timers alike. The races will showcase the beauty of the Hudson Valley, including beautiful farm land and views of the Hudson River. Each race is professionally timed and takes place on a USATF certified course, making the Dutchess County Classic a "must-race" for anyone looking to set their next PR. There are t-shirts for pre-registered (on or before August 31st) runners and finisher medals for the 5k, 10k, half marathon and a special finisher medal for anyone who finishes a race on both days. In order to receive the special finisher medal for competing on both days you must register for a "COMBO" event. COMBO prices reflect a $5 discount.
THERE WILL BE PRICE INCREASES FOR ALL RACES AFTER THE FIRST 444 REGISTRANTS THEN ON JULY 1 AND SEPTEMBER 22, SO REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE!
START LOCATION & TIMES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
The kids 1k race will be held on Saturday, September 27th, starting at 8:30 am from Robinson Lane Park (95 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590). Kids who are pre-registered always run for free. This event is for kids ages 12 and under.
The 5k race will be held on Saturday, September 27th, starting at 9:00 am from Robinson Lane Park (95 Robinson Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590). We have adjusted the course to start/finish at the pavilion to reduce traffic congestion at the gate. This is a flat, out and back "T - Shape" course and is USATF certified. For those who raced last year, it is the same course. We are in the final stages of the certification process and will have an updated course map here soon.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
The half marathon and 10k will both start and end at Dutchess Community College (53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601). Both races will start at 7:30 am. There is a wheel chair option for the half marathon only.
Due to the large volume of runners expected, area road closures and the likelihood for congestion during parking, it is recommended that you arrive at the race at least an hour and a half before race start time even if you already have your bib.
Both the half & 10k will enter the Hudson Valley Rail Trail via the Morgan Lake Trailhead and will include an out & back over the Walkway Over the Hudson. The 10k runners will head to the finish when they get back near the Morgan Lake Trailhead while the half marathon will continue straight at Morgan Lake and do an out and back from there to the end of the overpass on Manchester Rd and then finish along Creek Road to DCC. Both courses are USATF certified.
GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES
There will be giveaway shirts (image to be released once available) for all kids, 5K, 10k and half marathon participants who register before Sunday, August 18th, 11:59 pm. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL RECEIVE A SHIRT IF YOU REGISTER AFTER AUGUST 31ST.
Prizes will be given for the top 3 overall finishers in each race as well as awards for the top 3 in each age group (10 year age groups).
We will have CASH PRIZES for our TOP 3 OVERALL male and female and 1ST PLACE MASTERS (50+) male and female athletes in the 5K & HALF-MARATHON ONLY.
HALF-MARATHON OVERALL: $300 - 1ST, $200 - 2ND, $100 - 3RD, HALF-MARATHON MASTERS (50+): $200 - 1ST
5K OVERALL: $100 - 1ST, $50 - 2ND, $25 - 3RD, 5K MASTERS (50+): $75 - 1ST
BIB PICKUP & REGISTRATION DETAILS
Bib pickup information will be released as we get closer to the event and details are finalized. There will be an option for bib pickup prior to race day and race morning. Please plan to register ahead of time as there may or may not be limited race day registration depending on if an event sells out.
Unfortunately, there are no refunds.
RESTRICTIONS & SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Runners may register for only one race per day. Runners must maintain a pace of at least 15 minutes or better in all events with the exception of the kids 1k fun run. All participants under 18 years of age must have parent/guardian approval to run a race.
THERE ARE NO STROLLERS ALLOWED IN THE 5K, 10K OR HALF-MARATHON. Strollers are permitted in the Kids 1k Fun Run.
If you have special circumstances which require direct attention, please let us know -- we will do our best to accommodate you.
Please direct all inquiries and requests to [email protected]
**PLEASE VISIT WWW.DUTCHESSCOUNTYCLASSIC.ORG [https://www.dutchesscountyclassic.org] AND FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE MHRRC / DUTCHESS COUNTY CLASSIC [https://www.facebook.com/dutchesscountyclassic/] FOR UP TO DATE NEWS AND INFORMATION!**
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$28.29
OPENS SOON -
10k
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$28.29
OPENS SOON -
5k
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.29
OPENS SOON -
Kids 1k Fun Run
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Half Marathon (Wheel)
Incl. $3.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$28.29
OPENS SOON -
5k & 10k COMBO
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$49.64
OPENS SOON -
5k & Half Marathon COMBO
Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$49.64
OPENS SOON
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