Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
Schenectady, United States of America · Sunday 11 October 2026
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon, held on October 12, 2025, in Albany, New York, is a scenic event that takes runners along the historic Mohawk and Hudson Rivers. The course utilizes 18 miles of paved bikeways, starting near the Niskayuna Community Center and finishing on the bike path in downtown Albany. The route passes through the historic city of Watervliet and in front of the Watervliet Arsenal, a significant munitions plant since 1813.
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Adjusted Time
3:57:19
Time difference: -2.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain144m
Elevation High122m
Elevation Low3m
Weather Forecast
High17°C
Low8°C
Chance of Rain37%
How hard is Mohawk Hudson River Marathon?
Moderateharder than 25% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Mohawk Hudson River Marathon plays about 2 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #859 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #430 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Mohawk Hudson River Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Mohawk Hudson River Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:56:22 | −03:38 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:26:49 | −03:11 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:57:19 | −02:41 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:27:52 | −02:08 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:58:28 | −01:32 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:29:07 | −00:53 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:59:48 | −00:12 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon 2026 Course Analysis
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon is a full marathon held in Schenectady, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 11 October 2026. The course is run on road surface with 144m of total climbing, with its high point near 122m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Mohawk Hudson River Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 144m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for October, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 8°C to 17°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a moderate chance of rain (37%). Runners may want to prepare for wet conditions but shouldn't expect persistent rainfall.
Surface Type: Road
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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