Mohawk Hudson River Marathon and Hannaford Half Marathon 2020

Mohawk Hudson River Marathon 
Hannaford Supermarkets Half Marathon
October 11, 2020
Albany, NY

Welcome to Albany!

On behalf of Discover Albany, we are delighted to welcome the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon & Half Marathon to New York State's historical Capital City.  ARE YOU READY TO RACE?

Looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon? Now's your chance! The Mohawk Hudson River Marathon continues to be a favorite among Boston Marathon qualifiers.

We are certain your experience here will be personally rewarding, but will also provide you with an opportunity to discover all that Albany has to offer. From shopping to dining, to arts and entertainment opportunities, and countless cultural cuisine venues, Albany has it all for you to take in!!!!!

Need Help?

If there is anything we can do prior to the race and while you are here, please contact Debby Goedeke, Convention Services Manager at 1-800-258-3582 x 100. Enjoy your stay and come back soon!

Race the Rivers Series

Run the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon on Sat, April 18 and finish either our Mohawk Hudson River Marathon or Hannaford Half Marathon on October 11 and receive a special commemorative Race The Rivers medal. If you finish the marathon, in addition to the medal, you will receive an additional memento. Do note that you need to sign-up for this as part of your registration for our event.
Visit racetherivers.com for more information.

Run the Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon on April 13
and the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon on October 13.

**Receive a special commemorative Race the Rivers medal and mug when you finish the marathon.**

Packet Pick-Up 

Saturday October 10th, 2020 

Adirondack Sports Expo - including the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon Expo & Packet Pick-up

Over 2,500 registered runners of the MHR Marathon and Half Marathon will come to the Expo to pick-up their registration materials – along with friends, family and the general public, over 5,000 people will attend. Saturday, October 10, 2020 from 10am-5pm at the Albany Capital Center in Albany. GET MORE INFO HERE...

Host Hotel

A room block has been set aside for race participants, family, and friends at the Hilton Albany. The block rate is $154.00 per night and is subject to availability at the time of request.

The Hilton is located at 40 Lodge Street in Albany, and is a short walk from the expo, finish line, and buses to the start. See the hotel on Google Maps here.

To make a reservation over the phone, call (877) 462-4441 (toll free), or (518) 427-3038

Use group code 5RUN20 when booking to get the block rate. Rooms fill quickly, so reserve your room early!

What is there to do in our 400-year old city?

Visitors Center

Check out the Discover Albany Visitors Center to find out more about Albany!...

The Discover Albany Visitors Center offers visitors access to information seven days a week.  The knowledgeable staff can answer visitor inquiries and they are well stocked with travel brochures about New York's Capital Region.

The Visitors Center is also home to the USS Albany Exhibit, an exhibit dedicated to preserving the National Heritage of the City of Albany and to honor all those who proudly served aboard ships named after the capital city of New York State. Experience the rich history of the USS Albany ships starting in 1846 to the current day. Come walk through history and view memorabilia!

Lark Street

Located just a short walk from downtown Albany's business district is Lark Street, often referred to as the "Greenwich Village" of the Capital Region. With countless restaurants, cafes, art galleries, boutiques and more, Lark Street is reminiscent of the great and colorful neighborhoods of Manhattan. For more information on dining and shopping on Lark Street, please click here.

Wolf Road 

Explore Wolf Road and you will find many options for shopping and dining, including over 40 restaurants and Colonie Center Shopping Mall featuring L.L. Bean, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Sephora, Christmas Tree Shops and Regal Cinemas Stadium 13.

Hot Spots to Eat, Drink & Repeat 

Useful Links

Dining Options, Maps & Attractions
Albany Attractions
Downtown Albany Dining & Map
Parking in Downtown Albany
Wolf Road Dining Options & Map

Travel Information
Albany International Airport
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Capital District Transportation Authority
Driving Directions
Megabus

Shopping Information
Colonie Center Mall
Crossgates Mall
Stuyvesant Plaza

Downtown Albany Area Information