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Press Release - Fall Foliage Half Marathon - 10/14/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Fall Foliage Half Marathon a Huge Success For Runners and the Community

The 3rd Annual Fall Foliage Half Marathon & 5K was a huge success this past 
Sunday at The Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The new location supported the 
necessary needs and goals of this year's Fall Foliage Half Marathon. 
Registration topped out at 767, a twelve percent increase over last year.  
Charity partners Team Fox and Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation had a 
strong presence at the race with many athletes supporting both of these 
great causes. Presenting sponsor, Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory had 
multiple employees that participated in the race including Partner, Phillip 
Meltzer.

The Men's Half Marathon winner was Gregory Close with a time of 1:16:45, 
the Women's Half Marathon winner was 2012 Olympic Trial Qualifier, Emily 
Hulme with a time of 1:21:11. The Men's 5K winner was Ryan Tolfree with a 
time of 17:36, and the Women's 5K winner was three time New York City 
Triathlon Champion, Rebeccah Wassner. 

With the goal of breaking 1,000 runners next year, Running Away Inc. is 
thrilled with the results of the 3rd Annual Fall Foliage Half Marathon and 
5K. “We could not have asked for a better race weekend that involved the 
community and the surrounding areas. The entire community, Northern 
Dutchess Hospital Foundation and Team Fox were extremely helpful and 
supportive in planning before and during race day,” said Race Director and 
President of Running Away Inc. Matt Linick. 

For race results and photos please visit  
http://www.areep.com/events/fallfoliage/. 
The 4th Annual Fall Foliage Half Marathon will take place October 12, 2014 
at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds again. Please contact 
 for press inquiries, general 
questions or sponsorship opportunities. 

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