Runners gear up for the big one
Global Running Day will have walkers and runners across the nation coming together to show their mutual enjoyment of the sport. Many runners here in Wappingers Falls will be heading over to participate in The Big Run 5k/10k in Poughkeepsie.
Both races will be on the Dutchess Rail Trail, which is relatively flat but fast, and the course will be an out-and-back. The two races will begin and end at Gold’s Gym LaGrange, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie. Registration is $25 until Sunday, June 6 and $30 thereafter.
Swag will include finisher medals, unisex T-shirts featuring the current Big Run graphic design, and real-time results printouts using chip timing. There will also be the traditional after party with snacks, treats, and food.
Custom handmade prizes will go to overall male and female winners, and to winners in 10 age groups. The 10k will begin at 6:30 pm and that will be followed at 6:45 pm with the 5k.
Packet Pickup will be at the Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm this Sunday, June 4, as well as 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on the Monday and Tuesday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday. Packets will be available at the event site from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm.
Participants with strollers will be welcome, but must line up behind the other runners to give the commotion time to thin out.
The Big Run will take place on Wednesday, June 7.
Both races will be on the Dutchess Rail Trail, which is relatively flat but fast, and the course will be an out-and-back. The two races will begin and end at Gold’s Gym LaGrange, 258 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie. Registration is $25 until Sunday, June 6 and $30 thereafter.
Swag will include finisher medals, unisex T-shirts featuring the current Big Run graphic design, and real-time results printouts using chip timing. There will also be the traditional after party with snacks, treats, and food.
Custom handmade prizes will go to overall male and female winners, and to winners in 10 age groups. The 10k will begin at 6:30 pm and that will be followed at 6:45 pm with the 5k.
Packet Pickup will be at the Fleet Feet Poughkeepsie from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm this Sunday, June 4, as well as 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on the Monday and Tuesday, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Wednesday. Packets will be available at the event site from 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm.
Participants with strollers will be welcome, but must line up behind the other runners to give the commotion time to thin out.
The Big Run will take place on Wednesday, June 7.