
Rhinebeck, United States of America · Saturday 26 September 2026
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.
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon held in Rhinebeck, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 26 September 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Rhinebeck Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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