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Dear race participant,
Welcome to the Third Annual Walkway Marathon. What a terrific job
Sue O’Neil did along with the entire Walkway staff and all the great
volunteers last year! Not only was I able to attend the Marathon and
help out with handing out the awards, but I also spent the day before at
the Expo promoting the Mid Hudson Road Runners Club and The
Dutchess County Classic coming up in September. The Think
Differently Dash on Saturday went extremely well.
The Mid Hudson Road Runners Club has been a great advocate of
both competitive running and running for people of all ages who are looking to improve their health and fitness.
Our mission completely supports the Walkway’s efforts to get people out and about walking, running, biking or just
enjoying the wonderful resources we have utilizing the Walkway bridge and the rail trails. It looks like 2016-2017 was
a very successful time for the Walkway with attendance up for the year.
We are truly fortunate to have this three-race event involving so many great people and organizations. As President of
The Mid Hudson Road Runners Club, I have spent over eleven years promoting health and fitness for children and
adults of all ages. This event is the culmination of so many people’s vision for the same thing. From the Walkway Over
The Hudson organization’s Executive Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart, to County Executive Marc Molinaro, to Dutchess
County Tourism President and CEO Mary Kay Vrba. Health Quest has also been a very strong proponent of running in
the Hudson Valley as a strong sponsor for both the Walkway Marathon and all the races throughout the year at
MHRRC, It’s a great way to meet and support thousands of people through advertising and social media.
I hope you have a great race! Please visit The Mid Hudson Road Runners website at www.mhrrc.org for a list of many
races held throughout the year. I am thrilled at the growth of the running community throughout the Hudson Valley
Region! There are more racing events throughout the Hudson Valley than ever before. Also visit our Facebook page
for so much information on running in the area.
Sincerely,
Keith Axelrod
President, Mid Hudson Road Runners Club
Race Director, The Dutchess County Classic
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WALKWAY MARATHON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DUTCHESS COUNTY GOVERNMEN