Sap Happy 5K Sap Happy 5K
Saturday, 25 March 2023· 08:30· Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, US
About this race
Sap Happy 5K
March 25, 2023
Start time 8:30 am Pavilion 5
Bib pick up 7:15 am Pavilion 5
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Race Info
Come celebrate Maple Weekend with Dutchess County Parks! Maple Saturday will kick off with a 5K run/walk in partnership with Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club and Sneaker Mutt.
The 5K will take place on paved and gravel roadways within scenic Bowdoin Park.
Immediately following, why not stick around for the best Pancake Competition Breakfast taking place in the auditorium and will feature Dutchess County Parks Maple syrup!Â
Fun and Food nothing better than that!
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Registration
Registration Fee $20 Non-Members
Registration Fee $15 MembersÂ
No Race day Sign-ups.
Become a Member at edrrc.org
Race will cap at 125 runners
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Awards
Overall top 5 Male/Female
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GiveawaysÂ
Each registered runner will receive a winter hat with embroidered Sap Happy race patch.
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COURSE
Starts at Pavilion 5.Â
First Portion: (out and back) Runners will make a left onto George Bowdoin Way, running downhill past Turtle Pond, turnaround at Pavilion 1
Second Portion: (out and back) Runners will continue uphill to the Parks main entrances where they will turn around, turn right onto Maple Knoll Road, turnaround at Maple Knoll Lodge, running past the Chapel and turn right.
Third Portion: (out and back) Runners head downhill, back towards Pavilion 5, turn right onto Maple Syrup Drive, turnaround at (tree)
Finish at Pavilion 5
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Location
Bowdoin Park
85 Sheafe Road
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Parking near Pavilion 3
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Best Pancake CompetitionÂ
10:00- 1:00pm
Dutchess County Park staff and Culinary Institute of America students working together and challenging each other in a competition for the best pancake of 2023.Â
You decide who wins the challenge!
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Pancake Breakfast Cost
$5 per person, cash payment at the door. Children under 6 are free.Â
Maple Education workshop beginning at 12:30pm included in the price.Â
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Pancake Breakfast LocationÂ
Bowdoin Park Auditorium
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What to expect
Written from race dataThe Sap Happy 5K, held annually in Wappingers Falls, NY on March 25th, is a beloved local tradition that celebrates the arrival of spring and the maple sap run. While specific details on its origin are not provided, its recurring nature suggests a history rooted in community engagement and an appreciation for the natural beauty of the region. Participants can anticipate a festive and family-friendly atmosphere as they embark on this 5-kilometer course. The race typically takes place on a route that offers a mix of terrains, often including paved roads and potentially some gentle trails through scenic parkland or wooded areas, characteristic of the Wappingers Falls locale. Runners should prepare for the possibility of cool, crisp early spring weather, with potential for dampness or muddy patches depending on the preceding conditions. The "Sap Happy" theme likely infuses the event with a cheerful spirit, possibly featuring maple-themed decorations or post-race refreshments, making it a unique and enjoyable experience for all participants.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 25 Mar 2023Rain, Partially cloudy
3.3°C
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