Chasing Daylight 5K
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Poughkeepsie, New York
- Price $43.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the vibrant Chasing Daylight 5K on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County! This unique sunset race not only offers a scenic route across the Walkway Over the Hudson and the Mid-Hudson Bridge but also shines a light on local nonprofits and the vital work they do in the community. Participants can choose to dedicate their run to a cause they care about, with 25% of each registration fee going directly to a selected nonprofit organization.
The evening kicks off with registration at the MJN Center and a lively lineup before the race starts at 7 PM. After crossing the finish line, runners can celebrate at the afterparty featuring a DJ, food, drinks, games, and exciting raffles. Not to mention, each runner will receive a medal, an event t-shirt, and a swag bag! With awards for the top finishers and additional prizes for the nonprofits based on their runners' performances, this event promises to be both fun and impactful. Lace up your sneakers and run with purpose at the Chasing Daylight 5K!
The evening kicks off with registration at the MJN Center and a lively lineup before the race starts at 7 PM. After crossing the finish line, runners can celebrate at the afterparty featuring a DJ, food, drinks, games, and exciting raffles. Not to mention, each runner will receive a medal, an event t-shirt, and a swag bag! With awards for the top finishers and additional prizes for the nonprofits based on their runners' performances, this event promises to be both fun and impactful. Lace up your sneakers and run with purpose at the Chasing Daylight 5K!
Organiser's Description
CHASING DAYLIGHT 5K
A sunset 5K shining a light on the Hudson Valley's nonprofits and the communities they serve.
DATE:
Saturday, June 20th 2026
TIMELINE:
5 Registration Opens (MJN Center)
7 Lineup (Walkway Over the Hudson - East Side)
* Across the Walkway, down to the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Across the Bridge, Back to the MJN Center
7 Start
7:45PM-10 Afterparty (MJN Center)
RUN WITH A PURPOSE
Choose a local Hudson Valley nonprofit organization and dedicate your run to a cause that matters.
25% of your registration fee will go directly to the organization you choose.
Nonprofit Organization Partners:
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM:
Anderson Center for Autism optimizes the quality of life for children and adults on the spectrum.
DUTCHESS OUTREACH
Our mission is to provide healthy food and compassionate support, and to advocate for food security and social equity.
Our vision is of a community where everyone has access to the quality resources they need to thrive, including healthy food, housing, and healthcare, and where everyone is welcome, included, and valued.
HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE
At Hudson Valley Hospice, our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a nonprofit committed to promoting mental wellness and supporting recovery for all. We provide vital services including crisis intervention, care management, supported housing, peer support, and specialized programs for veterans, youth, and families. Our mission is to ensure that every individual has access to compassionate care, empowering them to heal and thrive. Your support helps expand essential programs, strengthen community support, and bring hope to those facing mental health and addiction challenges.
MID-HUDSON CIVIC CENTER
The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Inc. (now the MJN Convention Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to the Hudson Valley. It serves as a community hub for events, recreation, and entertainment at the MJN Center, McCann Ice Arena and Icetime Sports Complex.
VET2VET
Mental Health America of Dutchess Countys Veterans Program supports the mental wellness, housing stability, and long-term success of veterans and their families. We provide peer support, emergency housing assistance, employment services, and suicide preventiondelivered by veterans, for veterans. Our mission is to ensure no veteran fights alone, with accessible, community-based support. Your support helps us reach more veterans, strengthen life-saving peer connections, and build a community where veterans receive the support they deserve
WHAT YOU GET:
* Metal for Completion
* Event T-Shirt
* Swag Bag
* Top Finisher Awards
* First Drink Included
* Entrance to the Afterparty: DJ, Food & Drinks, Vendors, Games, Raffles, Awards, 360 Photo Booth and more
WHAT THE ORGANIZATIONS GET:
* 25% of each registrants' fee
* The top 3 nonprofits with the shortest averaged run time (averaging the first 5 people's time from each organization to cross the finish line)
* 1st Place: $5,000 to the Organization
* 2nd Place: $3,000 to the Organization
* 3rd Place: $1,000 to the Organization
A sunset 5K shining a light on the Hudson Valley's nonprofits and the communities they serve.
DATE:
Saturday, June 20th 2026
TIMELINE:
5 Registration Opens (MJN Center)
7 Lineup (Walkway Over the Hudson - East Side)
* Across the Walkway, down to the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Across the Bridge, Back to the MJN Center
7 Start
7:45PM-10 Afterparty (MJN Center)
RUN WITH A PURPOSE
Choose a local Hudson Valley nonprofit organization and dedicate your run to a cause that matters.
25% of your registration fee will go directly to the organization you choose.
Nonprofit Organization Partners:
ANDERSON CENTER FOR AUTISM:
Anderson Center for Autism optimizes the quality of life for children and adults on the spectrum.
DUTCHESS OUTREACH
Our mission is to provide healthy food and compassionate support, and to advocate for food security and social equity.
Our vision is of a community where everyone has access to the quality resources they need to thrive, including healthy food, housing, and healthcare, and where everyone is welcome, included, and valued.
HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE
At Hudson Valley Hospice, our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF DUTCHESS COUNTY
Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a nonprofit committed to promoting mental wellness and supporting recovery for all. We provide vital services including crisis intervention, care management, supported housing, peer support, and specialized programs for veterans, youth, and families. Our mission is to ensure that every individual has access to compassionate care, empowering them to heal and thrive. Your support helps expand essential programs, strengthen community support, and bring hope to those facing mental health and addiction challenges.
MID-HUDSON CIVIC CENTER
The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Inc. (now the MJN Convention Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to the Hudson Valley. It serves as a community hub for events, recreation, and entertainment at the MJN Center, McCann Ice Arena and Icetime Sports Complex.
VET2VET
Mental Health America of Dutchess Countys Veterans Program supports the mental wellness, housing stability, and long-term success of veterans and their families. We provide peer support, emergency housing assistance, employment services, and suicide preventiondelivered by veterans, for veterans. Our mission is to ensure no veteran fights alone, with accessible, community-based support. Your support helps us reach more veterans, strengthen life-saving peer connections, and build a community where veterans receive the support they deserve
WHAT YOU GET:
* Metal for Completion
* Event T-Shirt
* Swag Bag
* Top Finisher Awards
* First Drink Included
* Entrance to the Afterparty: DJ, Food & Drinks, Vendors, Games, Raffles, Awards, 360 Photo Booth and more
WHAT THE ORGANIZATIONS GET:
* 25% of each registrants' fee
* The top 3 nonprofits with the shortest averaged run time (averaging the first 5 people's time from each organization to cross the finish line)
* 1st Place: $5,000 to the Organization
* 2nd Place: $3,000 to the Organization
* 3rd Place: $1,000 to the Organization
Races
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Chasing Daylight 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.40
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14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, 12601, NY, United States
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