2026 MHRRC Dutchess County Classic

Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Type: Run

Race feel

Chase a personal record on flat, scenic, USATF-certified courses through the Hudson Valley, featuring the Walkway Over the Hudson.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for

Family Friendly
Kids & Youth

The 48th Annual MHRRC Dutchess County Classic offers a two-day running experience in the scenic Hudson Valley. Saturday features a 1K Kids Fun Run and 5K in Wappingers Falls, while Sunday brings the 10K and Half-Marathon to Poughkeepsie. All USATF-certified courses are flat and scenic, showcasing beautiful farmland and Hudson River views, including the iconic Walkway Over the Hudson. With professional timing and cash prizes for top finishers, it's an ideal event for both seasoned runners aiming for a personal record and those seeking a beautiful course.

From the organizer

Join us for the 48th Annual Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Dutchess County Classic!

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 19th on Robinson Lane in Wappingers Falls, NY and the 10k and Half-Marathon on Sunday, September 20th on the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail / Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY .

We want to thank our Platinum Sponsor, CDPHP , for their generous support of the Dutchess County Classic. Please be sure to visit our sponsor page to find out more about CDPHP and all of our great sponsors!

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 23rd) runners and finisher medals for the 1k Kids Fun Run, 5k, 10k and half marathon. COMBO prices reflect a $5 discount.

There will be price increases for all races after the first 350 registrants then on July 1 and September 14, so register early to save!

Start Location & Times

Saturday, September 19th

The kids 1k race will be held on Saturday, September 19th, 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 19th, 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.

Runners must maintain a pace of at least 15 minutes or better in all events with the exception of the kids 1k fun run.

Sunday, September 20th

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.