Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon

Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon - April 11, 2026

The Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon is a USATF certified 13.1 mile point-to-point road race in Albany County, New York. The course begins at Stephen P. Wallace (New Scotland Town) Park in Voorheesville and finishes at Jennings Landing on the Hudson River. The route uses roughly two miles of local streets, about nine miles on the paved Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail, and the final two miles on the rail trail connector to the Hudson River bike path.

The course has a maximum elevation of 513 feet early on and descends about 500 feet to a finishing elevation near 13 feet. Portable toilets are available at each water stop. There are six water stops along the route; NUUN is provided at stops three through six and GU is available at stop four in vanilla bean and salted caramel flavors. Live tracking is available every 5K.

Packet pick-up is offered on the two days before the race and race morning at specified locations; only bibs are available at the start on race day. Participants should note there is no parking at the start; a free bus operates from parking near the finish to the start. Virtual participation is offered with a defined completion window and item pickup or shipping options. Entry fee tiers vary by month and registration is guaranteed open through March 31. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.