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Important note: There will be NO DAY OF REGISTRATION this year. You must pre-register online before Wednesday, November 22nd @ 11:59 pm.

Join the Mid Hudson Road Runner's Club at the annual family-friendly tradition on Thanksgiving Day at Arlington High School. 

Races:
* Kids 1 Mile Run/Walk at 8:45am (Kids 12 and under only please; free with pre-registration) 
* 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk at 9:30am
* Joe Maggi 5 Mile Run/Walk at 9:15am
* Bob Rother Memorial 25K at 8:30am
   - 3:30 hour time limit. Course support will end at Noon or whenever the last finisher is done, whichever occurs first.

PRICE INCREASE ON ALL RACES (except Kids 1 Mile) ON NOVEMBER 10th.

Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Members receive $5 off if pre-registered.

Refunds, Bib Transfers, Race Swaps etc.  
Refunds will not be issued under any circumstances including weather.  Please do not register until you are certain that you plan to participate.  Bib transfers will not be allowed.  All race participants must have a bib (aside from parents accompanying small children during the kid's run), do not allow friends & family to run without a race bib.  

Selling your entry, or running the race under someone else's entry will result in disqualification from this year’s race and exclusion from future events.  Switching between races (i.e. moving from the 25K to the 5 Mile) is allowed (assuming there is still space) however you will be required to pay any cost differences if applicable and no refunds will be given for switching to a less expensive race. For all race switches please email:  [email protected]

Restrictions:
We are unable to accommodate wheelchairs, roller blades, baby strollers and dogs at these events.  The use of headphones is strongly discouraged.  

Courses: 
Kids 1M - http://www.strava.com/routes/2895495201652582546
2M - https://www.strava.com/routes/2895503649328155494
5M (USATF Certified) - https://www.strava.com/routes/22130992
25K - https://www.strava.com/routes/2885664449730816516

Pre-Race Communication: 
It is imperative that you register with a valid email that you check or you will miss important communications from race organizers.  Please also be sure to follow "MHRRC / Dutchess County Classic" on Facebook.

Awards:
Kids will receive a ribbon upon completing their race.
Overall and age group awards in 10 year age categories for the 5m. Overall / 18 & Under / 19 to 29 / 30 to 39 / 40 to 49 / 50 to 59 / 60 to 69 / 70 & Over
Top 3 M/F for the 25k
New for 2023...Group award for most runners on a team registered by 11/21. Trophy must be returned the following year.

Bib Pickup Information

You may choose to pick your bib up Thanksgiving morning (time TBD) at Arlington High School or at one of the following locations prior to race day.

Monday, November 20th, 3:00 - 7:00 pm: Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie located in the Shoppes at South Hills, 1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Tuesday, November 21st, 3:00 - 7:00 pm: Angels of Light located at 28 Front Street, Millbrook, NY 12545

Wednesday, November 22nd, 3:00 - 7:00 pm: Empire Performance PT WAPPINGERS LOCATION, located at 985 NY-376, Suite 21, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590