Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K

The Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K starts and finishes at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, New York. This fall running event offers two distances: a half marathon for runners training for longer autumn races, such as the New York City Marathon, and a 5K for those seeking a shorter run on the same weekend. The course is designed to be fast, with the primary appeal stemming from the season. As the leaves change, runners pass through sections of the Hudson Valley displaying fiery orange and deep gold hues. Now in its 15th year, the event benefits Team Fox and the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation. It also functions as a country weekend getaway, with participants treating Rhinebeck as more than just the race's start and finish.