Registration Open For Walkway Marathon In Poughkeepsie

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park—a 19th century railroad bridge transformed into the world’s longest linear park—will host a weekend full of running memories in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley.

Jason Bisnoff

04/26/2016 3:30 p.m.

Runners of all abilities are invited to take part in one of four flat, fast and scenic races—a marathon, half-marathon, 5K, and the Think Differently Dash, a one-mile run for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K each traverse the historic Hudson River via this 1.25-mile pedestrian bridge. Learn more about the Walkway Marathon, Half Marathon, the Mid-Hudson Road Runners Treetops to Rooftops 5K, and the Think Differently Dash by visiting this link. No bikes, strollers, dogs, or roller blades and headphones are strongly discouraged. Funds from the Walkway Marathon benefit the Walkway Over the Hudson organization, the official charity of the race.

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