Connecticut · Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Active duty military/veterans and active first responders are encouraged to contact the race for a discount.
Ryan's Run: Superhero 5K & Villain 10K
Presented by Eastern Dutchess Road Runners Club
Get Ready for an Epic Showdown!
NEW Location.
NEW Course.
BIGGER Challenge.
It’s the triumphant return of Ryan’s Run: Superhero 5K and the debut of the all-new Villain 10K!
Will you race for justice… or chaos?
🦸♂️ Suit Up & Pick Your Side
Conquer the streets of Pawling in this comic-book inspired race!
Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain (optional) and bring the fun to life.
Don’t forget the FREE Kids Fun Run — perfect for your little sidekicks!
📍 Course Details
The race takes place on a 5K loop through the Town and Village of Pawling
Superhero 5K: 1 loop
Villain 10K: 2 loops
Kids Fun Run: short out and back distance in the park
Race Day Schedule
Kids Fun Run: 9:30 a.m.
Superhero 5K & Villain 10K: 10:00 a.m.
🎉 Who will win?
The battle begins October 19th!
💙 Charity
All proceeds benefit the Ryan McElroy Foundation.
Registration Fees
Superhero 5K:
$25 Non-Members
$20 Members
Race Day: $30 (Cash Only, No Giveaways)
Villain 10K:
$30 Non-Members
$25 Members
Race Day: $35 (Cash Only, No Giveaways)
Kids Fun Run: FREE (Ages 10 & under)
Join EDRRC to receive discounted pricing at EDRRC.org
Awards
5K & 10K Finisher Medals
(Must register by 10/13/25)
Top Overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers, plus 1st Place in each age group:
Age Groups: Up to 9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+
Kids Fun Run: Small awards for all participants!
(NEW) Race Location
Lakeside Park
2 Lakeside Dr,
Pawling, NY 12564
Why We Run
The Hillacious Half was created to honor our military — to thank them and ensure their sacrifices are never taken for granted. The course is intentionally tough, representing the effort and endurance our service members face every day, often far from their families. This is a bare bones race with no prize money and no frills — just grit, sweat, and the satisfaction of finishing one of the toughest courses around.
All proceeds after race expenses go into a fund to support local military personnel and families who need a helping hand. Funds are distributed directly through the Hillacious Half, never to large agencies. Both the first-place male and female finishers have their names engraved on perpetual trophies housed at the Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27 in Litchfield.
We run this race in honor of those who serve and have served — carrying their strength with us up every hill.
Dog Tags
For an additional cost, participants and supporters can honor a veteran or service member with a personalized dog tag:
Runners: Add a tag during registration for $10.
Supporters (non-runners): Order a tag for $20.
Each tag is engraved with your veteran’s name and any additional info that fits.
Order by Oct 28 to have your tag ready for race day.
By wearing a dog tag, you bring that person “with you” on the course. It may be the motivation you need to conquer the next hill — and you keep it as a lasting honorarium.
Race Options
Half Marathon (Solo)
13.1 miles of no-nonsense toughness. No medals, no prize money — just sweat and pride.
2-Person Relay
Two legs (~6–7 miles each). Separate timing and awards.
4-Mile Walk (Timed)
Same course start, then loops back for ~4 miles. Starts after all runners (~10:05 A.M.). Includes all runner amenities — yes, a beer at the finish.
Proceeds & Impact
100% of proceeds after expenses are held in a local fund for military members and families needing a helping hand.
Funds are distributed directly by Hillacious Half, not via agencies.
Beyond financial aid, your food and coat donations support local pantries and shelters.