33rd Annual Road Races

The Classic 10K and Rowley 5K

This year marks the 33rd running of the world class 10K road race in Orange County New York. Middletown has been the home of the Classic 10K road race since its inception. This year the city of Middletown, incorporated in 1888, marks its 125th anniversary, with the Classic Road Race a companion for over 25% of that journey through the years.

The Classic 10K race is literally a first hand, or should I say foot by foot, tour of Middletown. A race over the layers of dirt, cobble, concrete and asphalt that has covered and still covers the byways of the city.

Many feet have passed over these humble streets during that time including the notable ones that grew up in Middletown and eventually would continue to grow and become an Olympic level competitor and world recognized champion. These feet belong to Frank Shorter. It has been said his victory at those games helped spark the interest in running that continues to this day. He trained here, in fact we even have a street dedicated by name to him. You will really like running on it because it marks you as halfway to the finish!


The Classic Weekend Committe Welcomes Girls on the Run

	Check out the Classic 10K Scrapbook! Moments from the event captured since 1981.

Training with the Beam Team Sunday Mornings has Kicked Off.


Challenges	New this year to the Classic 10K Road Race Weekend is a team challenge, a challenge between two local running clubs, and the Triple Challenge! Read more...
	Like to spur on your favorite runner or team as they race through the streets of Middletown, including the chance to win for your cause? Enter the Fan Zone Challenge! Details here...