Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club Annual Turkey Trot

Important note: There will be NO DAY OF REGISTRATION this year. You must pre-register online before Wednesday, November 25th @ 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 8:00am
   - 3:30 hour time limit. Course support will end at 11:00 am or whenever the last finisher is done, whichever occurs first.

PRICE INCREASE ON ALL RACES (except Kids 1 Mile) ON NOVEMBER 13th.

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:  MHRRC.info@gmail.com

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 and Instagram. 

Awards:

Kids 1 Miler- each runner earns a ribbon, Top 3 M/F Overall, Age Group Awards for 4 & Under, 5 to 7, 8 to 10, 11 to 12.

 

5 Miler- Top 3 M/F Overall. 18 & Under, 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69. 70+

Choice of Bottle of Millbrook Vineyard and Winery Wine (age 21 and over only) or bottle of Crown Maple Syrup

 

25K- Top 3 M/F. Choice of a bottle of Millbrook Vineyard and Winery Wine (21 and over only) or a bottle of Crown Maple Syrup.

All 25K runners also earn a Sparrows Nest Apple Pie.

 

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk- no prizes

 

Bib Pickup Information

You may choose to pick your bib up Thanksgiving morning 7:30am at Arlington High School or at one of the following locations prior to race day. You can pick up your friends and family members bibs and swag. 

Sunday, November 22nd, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie located in the Shoppes at South Hills, 1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Monday, November 23rd, 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie located in the Shoppes at South Hills, 1895 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Tuesday, November 24th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Empire Performance PT WAPPINGERS LOCATION, located at 985 NY-376, Suite 21, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Wednesday, November 25th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Empire Performance PT WAPPINGERS LOCATION, located at 985 NY-376, Suite 21, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

SWAG!!!!

For 2026, a knit running hat for all 5 Miler, 2 Miler and 25K Runners. For early bib pickup on Sunday, knit running gloves will be available while supplies last.

Volunteers

All volunteers will earn a Sparrows Nest Apple Pie. Volunteer opportunities will be posted on the race registration page. Please signup race registration page.

 

Refreshments

Bagels and toppings from The Bagel Shoppe in Fishkill

Chocolate Milk from Hudson Valley Fresh and Zoes Ice Cream Barn

Water from Freihofer’s in Union Vale

 

New for 2026

Sunday Bib Pickup at Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie

Photo backdrop for our runners and families

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk: Turkey Trot Hat

Joe Maggi 5 Mile Run/Walk: Turkey Trot Hat

Bob Rother Memorial 25K (15.53 Miles) Run: Turkey Trot Hat