Two-loop course, start and finish at the Wappingers Recreation Area. Mostly flat, some rolling hills.  ASTAF certified.  Miles marked.  Water stations every 1.1/2 miles. Half is First loop of Marathon 5K fast and flat out and back. Kids also flat and closed course.

Dutchess County Classic Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Runners, fans shrug off rain

Vincent Tennariello of Basking Ridge, N.J., won the marathon in 2:54:45, almost nine minutes ahead of Scott Sebelsky of Redding, Conn., who took second (3:03:07). Stacy Juckett of New York City won the women's marathon in 3:30:40.

Winner lauds course layout in Dutchess County Classic Marathon

Runner sets personal best

Stacy Juckett of New York City turned a personal best into victory, taking the women's field in Sunday's Dutchess County Classic Marathon in 3:30:40. Kristen Leavitt of Easton, Conn., finished second with a time of 3:38:10, also a personal best time.
High humidity and rain, however, kept the times from being what they could have been.

Juckett's top effort leads her to Dutchess County Classic women's marathon crown

New Jersey man only runner under three hours

Vincent Tennariello, a 34-year-old resident of Basking Ridge, N.J., won Sunday's Dutchess County Classic Marathon in 2:54:45, the only runner to finishe in under three hours. Scott Sebelsky took second. He was a last-minute entry who nearly gave up in a downpour.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results