2026 Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K
Race Date
Sep 26, 2026
Location
Rhinebeck, NY
The Experience
The Hudson Valley’s favorite autumn tradition returns. Whether you’re using our half marathon as the final "big push" before your fall championship or taking on the 5K for the sheer atmosphere of the Hudson Valley, this is the weekend to be in Rhinebeck.
When the timing is right, the course transforms into a corridor of fire-orange and deep gold. It’s fast, it’s scenic, and it’s the definitive way to experience autumn in Upstate New York.
RACE DAY ESSENTIALS
WHEN: Saturday, September 26th at 8:30 a.m. (5K to begin at 8:45 a.m.) - course support concludes at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Starts & ends at The Dutchess County Fairgrounds
Please note that dogs are not allowed at The Dutchess County Fairgrounds. We risk losing this location for our event if you, your friends, or your family ignore the rules set by the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
UNISEX T-SHIRT
Start Location
Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
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Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
69°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
81%
Humidity
Race Photos
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:06:33
9:40/mi
Winning Time
1:16:59
5:53/mi
Finishers (2025)
403
States Represented
21 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:52:37
MEDIAN
2:06:33
SLOWER 25%
2:21:58
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