Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
The Lowdown
The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon is a point-to-point, net-downhill course that runs from Technology Drive in Schenectady to the Corning Preserve Boat Launch in downtown Albany, New York. Roughly two-thirds of the route follows the paved Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail along the riverbank, with the remaining miles on quiet city streets. Produced by the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club since the 1980s, it has become a Northeast favorite for runners chasing a Boston Marathon qualifying time, thanks to its gentle downhill profile and typically cool October weather. The Hannaford Half Marathon starts later along the same trail from Cohoes and finishes alongside the marathon in Albany. The full marathon course carries a six-hour time limit.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Intimate field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
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Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail
Corning Preserve, downtown Albany
Hudson River riverfront
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Schenectady to Albany, NY, USA
US
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Open entry; runners 18 and under receive a discounted rate
Required Documents
- Photo ID
Entry Methods
- Online registration via Zippy Reg
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation/deferral policy on the race website before registering
Known as one of the top Boston-qualifying marathons nationally; roughly 15% of finishers achieve a BQ time in recent years.
Produced by the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club (HMRRC); the 2026 edition is the 43rd running.
The Hannaford Half Marathon starts in Cohoes at Colonie Town Park and finishes at Jennings Landing in Albany, sharing the same riverside trail and finish area as the marathon.
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