EDRRC - The JYD 28th Annual Hilltopper Half
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Millbrook, New York
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 28th Annual Hilltopper Half, hosted by the Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club! This exciting event takes place on Sunday, July 26th, 2026, in the picturesque town of Millbrook, Dutchess County. Starting bright and early at 7:30 AM, participants will embark on a challenging 13.1-mile course that winds through stunning country roads, offering breathtaking views of serene lakes, lush ponds, and expansive farmland. With an elevation gain of 787 feet, this race is perfect for seasoned runners looking for a thrilling challenge.
Registration is now open, with fees set at $30 for non-members and $25 for club members, but don't wait too long—registration caps at just 50 participants! Each runner will receive a finisher medal if they register in advance, and there will be awards for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers. Plus, your participation will support a great cause, as the net proceeds will benefit the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. Join us for this unforgettable day of running, community, and purpose in the heart of Millbrook!
Registration is now open, with fees set at $30 for non-members and $25 for club members, but don't wait too long—registration caps at just 50 participants! Each runner will receive a finisher medal if they register in advance, and there will be awards for the top three male, female, and non-binary finishers. Plus, your participation will support a great cause, as the net proceeds will benefit the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. Join us for this unforgettable day of running, community, and purpose in the heart of Millbrook!
Organiser's Description
_EASTERN DUTCHESS ROAD RUNNERS CLUB_
_JUNKYARD DOGS HILLTOPPER HALF_
_DATE:_ SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2026
_TIME: _7:30 AM (SHARP, RAIN OR SHINE)
_PACKET PICK-UP:_ 6:30 AM
_TIME LIMIT:_ 5-HOUR CAP
_THE NET PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT LUSTGARDEN.ORG._
RUN DESCRIPTION:
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMAL RUN THROUGH THE CHARMING TOWN OF WASHINGTON. THE COURSE IS 13.1 MILES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ROADS, FEATURING SCENIC VIEWS OF LAKES, PONDS, AND EXPANSIVE FARMLAND. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RUN IS NOT SUITABLE FOR NOVICE RUNNERS, AS IT INCLUDES MANY HILLS AND AN ELEVATION GAIN OF 787 FEET. THE ROADS WILL REMAIN OPEN, AND SELF-SERVICE WATER STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY FEW MILES.
REGISTRATION:
$30 FOR NON-MEMBERS
$25 FOR MEMBERS
NO RACE DAY SIGN-UP
RACE CAPS AT 50 PARTICIPANTS
_DISCOUNTED PRICE ARE AVAILABLE FOR CLUB MEMBERS. BECOME A MEMBER AT EDRRC.ORG_
AWARDS:
OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD MALE, FEMALE AND NON-BINARY RUNNERS.
A FINISHER MEDAL IS GUARANTEED TO PARTICPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE DATE TBD.
LOCATION:
MILLBROOK SCHOOL
296 MILLBROOK SCHOOL RD
MILLBROOK, NY
PARKING:
PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT TREVOR ZOO, LOCATED AT MILLBROOK SCHOOL, 282 MILLBROOK SCHOOL RD, MILLBROOK, NY.
_JUNKYARD DOGS HILLTOPPER HALF_
_DATE:_ SUNDAY, JULY 26TH, 2026
_TIME: _7:30 AM (SHARP, RAIN OR SHINE)
_PACKET PICK-UP:_ 6:30 AM
_TIME LIMIT:_ 5-HOUR CAP
_THE NET PROCEEDS AND DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT LUSTGARDEN.ORG._
RUN DESCRIPTION:
JOIN US FOR AN INFORMAL RUN THROUGH THE CHARMING TOWN OF WASHINGTON. THE COURSE IS 13.1 MILES OF BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY ROADS, FEATURING SCENIC VIEWS OF LAKES, PONDS, AND EXPANSIVE FARMLAND. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RUN IS NOT SUITABLE FOR NOVICE RUNNERS, AS IT INCLUDES MANY HILLS AND AN ELEVATION GAIN OF 787 FEET. THE ROADS WILL REMAIN OPEN, AND SELF-SERVICE WATER STATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE EVERY FEW MILES.
REGISTRATION:
$30 FOR NON-MEMBERS
$25 FOR MEMBERS
NO RACE DAY SIGN-UP
RACE CAPS AT 50 PARTICIPANTS
_DISCOUNTED PRICE ARE AVAILABLE FOR CLUB MEMBERS. BECOME A MEMBER AT EDRRC.ORG_
AWARDS:
OVERALL 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD MALE, FEMALE AND NON-BINARY RUNNERS.
A FINISHER MEDAL IS GUARANTEED TO PARTICPANTS WHO REGISTER BEFORE DATE TBD.
LOCATION:
MILLBROOK SCHOOL
296 MILLBROOK SCHOOL RD
MILLBROOK, NY
PARKING:
PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT TREVOR ZOO, LOCATED AT MILLBROOK SCHOOL, 282 MILLBROOK SCHOOL RD, MILLBROOK, NY.
Races
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EDRRC - the JYD 29th Annual Hilltopper Half
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Finisher Medal
Sun 26th July 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 23 FEB 26
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