Let the training begin! The first, festive Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Fun Run is coming to the Village of Wappingers Falls, March 2 beginning at 12:45 PM. Thanks to the work of the Parade Committee and the Village of Wappingers Falls, this year’s Fun Run will be a fast, family friendly run held immediately before the 24th Annual Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
Runners will follow the full parade route and cover a short, but hilly 1.4-mile route through the crowd-lined streets of the Village. This is a great opportunity to enjoy a run and the parade, then patronize local businesses after the exercise. The parade features pipe and drum bands, floats, music, and much more.
There will be Finisher Awards to the Top Three Runners and a best-dressed costume contest at the conclusion of the race. Best-dressed categories include but may not be limited to Best Head-to-Toe in Green Costume, Irish to the Core, and St. Patrick's Team Spirit (awarded to three or more runners together).This event is organized by the Health & Wellness Committee of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Fleet Feet of Poughkeepsie and Dutchess Tourism, Inc., and is sponsored by Health Quest. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee Scholarship Fund and The Chamber Foundation, Inc. The entrance fee includes a small gift for the first 150 runners registered, and post-race refreshments in Mesier Park. To register for the parade, please visit www.dcrcoc.org or call 845-454-1700 x 1000.