Course Info

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Race along the historic Mohawk and Hudson Rivers utilizing 18 miles of paved bikeways. The USATF certified course starts in Central Park in Schenectady and finishes on the bike path in downtown Albany. The course generally follows the Mohawk River, on paved bicycle trails, then proceeds to the Hudson River, via the historic city of Watervliet. The course passes immediately in front of the Watervliet Arsenal, the nation's only large bore cannon manufacturer. The historic munitions plant opened in 1813, and is still a major producer of munitions. Shortly after passing the Watervliet Arsenal it is back to the bike path for the final 5 miles along the historic Hudson River.

The point-to-point course is primarily flat and fast. The half marathon travels on the second half of the marathon course. The bike path is not closed to public use and city roads are not closed to vehicular traffic. Runners should use caution.

For your safety and the safety of all other runners, course officials and race volunteers, the use of headphones during the event will not be permitted and may result in your disqualification.

Both races are run on certified courses. The marathon is a Boston-qualifier.
USATF Certification Code:
NY02064AM Marathon
NY03048AM Half Marathon

The Marathon is part of the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series and is the 2012 USATF Adirondack Association Marathon Championship. The Marathon and Half Marathon are part of the USATF Adirondack Gran Prix Road Race Series.

Half Marathon:

The Half Marathon course will be open and supported for five and a half hours (from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).

Water and sports drink will be available at miles 1.3, 2.5, 4.6, 6.5, 8.3, 10.3, 12.3.

Portable toilets will be each water stop.

Marathon:
The Marathon course will be open and supported for five and a half hours (from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
Water and sports drink will be available approximately every 2 miles. Gu will be offered on the course.

Portable toilets will be at each water stop.