The walk, held along with the Walkway Marathon Race Series popular 5K, Half-Marathon, and Full-Marathon races the following day on Sunday, June 12.
The Think Differently Dash will begin at 10 a.m., and will follow a one-mile route down Main Street to a finish line at Mid-Hudson Civic Center; the race will precede the opening of the Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Dutchess Tourism.
“In honor of Disability Awareness Month, I can’t think of a more appropriate time to announce the Think Differently Dash,” said Walkway Executive Director Elizabeth Waldstein-Hart. “The Walkway Marathon Race Series is all about inclusiveness and bringing people and families together for healthy recreational activities in the heart of the Hudson Valley. This race makes good on our promise to provide an opportunity for everyone in our community to participate.”
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said, "The 'Think Differently' Dash embodies the philosophy we in Dutchess County Government have undertaken: choosing to look past what makes us different, instead embracing and fostering the potential inside each of us. Whether their goal is to place first, finish or just compete, all participants in the 'Think Differently' Dash have already won - having found the courage to overcome obstacles and compete, at the same time inspiring us all to strive and reach new heights."
During the race/walk, Main Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic both east and westbound from Hamilton Street to Market Street. In addition Academy Street will be closed northbound from Cannon Street to Main Street, as well as Catherine Street southbound from Mill Street to Main Street.
Those interested in participating in the Think Differently Dash must register in advance by visiting walkwaymarathon.org. A fee of $10 will be charged for each race participant.
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