Chasing Daylight 5K

Chasing Daylight 5K 

A sunset 5K shining a light on the Hudson Valley's nonprofits and the communities they serve.

Date:

Saturday, June 20th 2026 

Timeline:

5:30PM: Registration Opens (MJN Center)

7:00PM: Lineup (Walkway Over the Hudson - East Side)

• Across the Walkway, down to the Mid-Hudson Bridge, Across the Bridge, Back to the MJN Center

7:15PM: Start

7:45PM-10:45PM: Afterparty (MJN Center)

Choose a local Hudson Valley nonprofit organization and dedicate your run to a cause that matters.

25% of your registration fee will go directly to the organization you choose.

Nonprofit Organization Partners:

Anderson Center for Autism:

Anderson Center for Autism optimizes the quality of life for children and adults on the spectrum. 

Dutchess Outreach

Our mission is to provide healthy food and compassionate support, and to advocate for food security and social equity.
Our vision is of a community where everyone has access to the quality resources they need to thrive, including healthy food, housing, and healthcare, and where everyone is welcome, included, and valued.

Family Services

Family Services brings people together to find the support they need, improving their lives and communities, and building a stronger, safer Hudson Valley.

Hudson Valley Hospice

At Hudson Valley Hospice, our mission is to serve the people of Dutchess and Ulster Counties by enhancing the quality of living for those at the end of life.

Mental Health America of Dutchess County

Mental Health America of Dutchess County is a nonprofit committed to promoting mental wellness and supporting recovery for all. We provide vital services including crisis intervention, care management, supported housing, peer support, and specialized programs for veterans, youth, and families. Our mission is to ensure that every individual has access to compassionate care, empowering them to heal and thrive. Your support helps expand essential programs, strengthen community support, and bring hope to those facing mental health and addiction challenges.

Mid-Hudson Civic Center

The Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Inc. (now the MJN Convention Center) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities to the Hudson Valley. It serves as a community hub for events, recreation, and entertainment at the MJN Center, McCann Ice Arena and Icetime Sports Complex.

Vet2Vet

Mental Health America of Dutchess County’s Veterans Program supports the mental wellness, housing stability, and long-term success of veterans and their families. We provide peer support, emergency housing assistance, employment services, and suicide prevention—delivered by veterans, for veterans. Our mission is to ensure no veteran fights alone, with accessible, community-based support. Your support helps us reach more veterans, strengthen life-saving peer connections, and build a community where veterans receive the support they deserve

What You Get:

• Metal for Completion
• Event T-Shirt
• Swag Bag
• Top Finisher Awards
• First Drink Included
• Entrance to the Afterparty: DJ, Food & Drinks, Vendors, Games, Raffles, Awards, 360 Photo Booth and more

What the Organizations Get:

• 25% of each registrants' fee 
• The top 3 nonprofits with the shortest averaged run time (averaging the first 5 people's time from each organization to cross the finish line)
  • 1st Place:   $5,000 to the Organization
  • 2nd Place:  $3,000 to the Organization
  • 3rd Place:   $1,000 to the Organization

Join fellow runners on June 20, 2026 for the Chasing Daylight 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Poughkeepsie.