Press Release - Fall Foliage Half Marathon - 10/1/13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

         Fall Foliage Half Marathon and 5K - Sunday, October 13, 2013
 
The Fall Foliage Half Marathon and 5K is set to take place Sunday October 13, 
2013 starting and finishing at the Dutchess Country Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, 
NY. Registration continues to move quickly as race organizers are looking 
forward to a sellout race. Race organizer Running Away Inc., is excited for 
year three as the race continues to expand and grow. "The move to the Dutchess 
County Fairgrounds this year as a staging point really opened up the 
possibilities for expansion and growth," remarked owner Matt Linick.  This 
year's presenting sponsor is Meltzer & Hill Wealth Advisory located in 
Kingston, NY. Charity partners include the Michael J. Fox Foundation for 
Parkinson's Research and regionally the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation.
 
Charity partner, Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation is looking forward to 
an exciting event supporting the community as well as the local hospital. "Our 
goal is to raise money for a great cause while having fun doing so," said Dawn 
Morrison, Executive Director of the Northern Dutchess Hospital Foundation. 
"The Fall Foliage Half Marathon and 5K is a great opportunity for athletes to 
support the Foundation and give back to the community."
 
Race Registration is ongoing at www.fallfoliagehalf.com. 
Registration will be available on race weekend provided that the race does not 
exceed 1000 participants. Packet pickup and a Pre-Race Expo, open to the 
public, will be held on Saturday October 12, 2013 at the Dutchess County 
Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Half Marathon will 
start at 10:00 a.m. and the 5K will start at 10:20 a.m. 

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