Snapshot

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March 21, 2026

Race day

5K, Kids' Run

Distance

Track

Terrain

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Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in New York, United States on March 21, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with track terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Are you faster than a Flying Dutchman? 13th Annual "Flying Dutchmen 5k" Saturday March 21st 9:15am ****WEAR CRAZY SOCKS TO CELEBRATE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY*** COURSE: Course will run through the towns of Orangeburg and Blauvelt with splits given at 1 and 2 mile marks, water station. WHERE: Tappan Zee High School (Orangeburg, NY) WHEN: March 21, 2026 8:00-8:45am Check-in 8:45 kids run around track (9 & under) 9:15 5k Race/Walk WHY: To support the Tappan Zee Cross Country/Track booster club TIMING: Timing will be provided by FAT (Fulton Accurate Timing) for live results AWARDS: Female & Male 5K winners in age brackets: 14 &under, 15-18, 19-23, 24-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Medals given to first 3 places in each age group. SIGN UP: Online Registration closes on March 20th @ 12pm. Kids' race is free! First 150 registered runners and walkers will receive a short sleeve commemorative T-shirt. Race day registration will be $30.00 cash or check but not guaranteed t-shirts. No need to register for kids races. All kids run participants will receive medals & a t-shirt! REGISTRATION & PACKET PICK UP IS IN THE BACK PARKING LOT OFF OF BATAAN ROAD! Register early!!!!! Direct questions to: Pat Driscoll @ pdriscoll@socsd.org.

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Track terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

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13th Annual Flying Dutchmen 5k Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 13th Annual Flying Dutchmen 5k.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 13th Annual Flying Dutchmen 5k?

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13th Annual Flying Dutchmen 5k logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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