Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

The Helderberg to Hudson is a USATF certified half marathon (course NY22001JG) scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Albany, NY. The race is a point to point, predominantly downhill course that finishes at Jennings Landing on the Hudson River.

The course covers 13.1 miles starting at Wallace (New Scotland) Town Park in Voorheesville. The first ~2 miles run on village streets, the next ~9 miles follow the gently descending paved Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, and the final ~2 miles use the rail trail connector to the Hudson River bike path.

Elevation begins near 423 feet, reaches a maximum of 513 feet at about 0.42 miles, and drops roughly 500 feet to a finishing elevation of 13 feet. The route will include a short detour near the bridge prior to Water Stop 3 and is undergoing re-certification.

There are six water stops with portable toilets at each. NUUN electrolyte drink is available at stops 3 through 6; GU energy gels in Vanilla Bean and Salted Caramel are provided at stop 4. Participants are encouraged to carry their own water container to reduce waste.

Logistics note that there is no parking at the start or within one mile of it; participants are expected to use parking near the finish and provided shuttle buses to the start. Packet pick-up is offered at the finish area and at the start site on the days before and on race day. A virtual participation option allows registered entrants to complete the distance remotely between April 10 and April 19 and submit results by April 19.

Prizing and elite entry standards are published, with complimentary entry available for runners meeting specified sub-elite or elite qualifying times and prize money and bonus provisions detailed in the event information. Amenities include live tracking every 5K, free post-run food, one beer at the finish, live music, free race photos, gear check, and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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