Your $25 registration gets you everything you need for a colorful blast: a white shirt, sunglasses, and an event bib! Choose your distance or complete them both—it's up to you! We'll have raffles, snacks, and much fun waiting for you! ✨

💖 9:00 a.m.: 1-mile untimed fun run  
💙 9:30 a.m.: 5K (3.1miles) untimed fun run  

Brighten a Child's Day! ✨🎁 Bring unwrapped toys for Maria Fareri's Children's Hospital & The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie and score raffle tickets for awesome prizes! 🎟️🎉 
Each toy you donate means another chance to win! 🏆💖

Toy wishlist:

• Playdoh (1-ounce containers, 3-ounce containers, Playdoh Kids, Playdoh Tools)
• Crayons (8 pack, 24 pack, Jumbo Crayons)
• Markers (10-pack thick, 10-pack thin)
• Colored pencils (12-pack)
• Watercolor set
• Coloring books for all ages
• Individual bottles of bubbles
• Craft kits

Is this event kid-friendly? 
Absolutely! We have distances available for participants of all ages. 

Is this event stroller-friendly?
Yes! The events will take place entirely on the Dutchess Rail Trail 

Are the runs timed?
These are UNTIMED fun runs. They are open to all paces, levels, and abilities, including walkers and children.  

How do the shirts run?
The shirts are 100% cotton, which will hold the color the best; however, they tend to shrink. We recommend sizing up if you are unsure.    

I signed up but can't participate. Can I get a refund? 
We are, unfortunately, unable to offer refunds. However, all race proceeds are being donated directly to the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital & The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie. 

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital

Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital is the advanced pediatric center for New York’s Hudson Valley region, caring for the community’s most seriously ill and injured children. 

The hospital was named for 13-year-old Maria Fareri, who in 1995 died tragically from rabies. Her parents, Brenda and John Fareri, wanted to honor her memory by helping to fulfill a wish she had expressed for “the health and well-being of all the children in the world.” They channeled their grief into spearheading the creation of a children’s hospital that would be truly child-friendly.

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital is an academic partner of New York Medical College. Their dedicated staff is involved in research, developing tomorrow's treatments, and training the pediatric healthcare providers of the future. We are also a proud member of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness for 170 member children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.

Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

On January 21, 1847, a group of Poughkeepsie women called the Female Guardian Society met to form the Poughkeepsie Orphan House and Home of the Friendless to care for the poor, abandoned, and neglected in their communities, most especially the children. They believed that all children deserve a nurturing and caring environment. More than 178 years later, their work continues.

Today, the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie provides a full range of community-based and residential services, giving hope and healing to at-risk children throughout the country. The Home is licensed by the New York State Office of Children & Family Services, the New York State Office of Mental Health, and the New York State Department of Health.

In fiscal year 2024, the Home served approximately 1,791 children and their families.