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General Race Information
Races are presented by the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club.
The marathon is the 2012 USATF Adirondack Association Marathon Championship.
Team competition for USATF Adirondack members in the Marathon. (check back here for more information)
| Date: | Sunday, October 7, 2012 |
Start Times: |
8:30 a.m. Marathon 8:30 a.m. Half Marathon |
| Marathon Start Location: | Central Park, Schenectady, NY |
| Half Marathon Start Location: | Colonie Town Park, 71 Schermerhorn Road, Cohoes, NY |
| Finish Line | Albany Riverfront Park at Corning Preserve, Albany, NY |
Packet Pick Up and Expo:
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Saturday, October 6, 2012 *Formerly The Crowne Plaza |
| ** There is no day-of-race registration OR packet pick up. | |
Course Information:
This is a point-to-point course that is primarily flat and fast, with a net elevation loss of 370 feet.
The half marathon uses the second half of the marathon course. Approximately two-thirds of the marathon course is on paved bike path, one-third on city streets. The bike path is not closed to public use and city roads are not closed to vehicular traffic; participants should use caution.
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.
The marathon and half marathon are part of the USATF Adirondack Association Grand Prix Road Race Series.
Bus Transportation:
Because the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Half Marathon is a point-to-point course, bus transportation will be provided from downtown Albany (near the finish line area) to the start of the races. Buses are FREE to runners and walkers, but you must reserve a spot. Reservations can be made when you register for the race. There is a bus back to the start lines from the finish area.
Parking is extremely limited at Colonie Town Park. Particpants are encouraged to use the bus from downtown Albany, if possible.
Baggage Check:
Participants can check a bag at the start of each race to be transported to the finish area.
T-Shirts:
All registered participants receive a technical race t-shirt in gender specific sizes.
Weather:
The normal high and low at Albany on October 7 are 62F/40F (17C/4C)
Runners’ Amenities:
Water and Gatorade will be available at approximately every 2 miles. GU will be available on the course.
Course Record:
Marathon
2:20:59 Dale Keenan (1984)
2:47:22 Jennifer Fazioli (2002)
Half Marathon
1:07:47 Andrew Allstadt (2009)
1:18:41 Diane Matthews (2006)
2011 Winners:
Marathon
Chuck Terry 2:32:47
Sarah Facteau 2:53:58
>Click here for past winners
Half Marathon
Aaron Robertson 1:10:15
Lori Kingsley 1:22:02
>Click here for past winners