Why the Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon is the Best Small Marathon in the World
I’ve run the Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon for the last four years (and qualified for Boston in the 2009 and 2010 races) and I think that it is the best small marathon in the world. Why?
- It’s limited to less than 1200 entrants
- It’s flat and fast, with a net elevation loss of 370 ft
- It’s held in early October at the peak of the fall foliage season and temperatures are cool, perfect for fast times
- It runs for 18 miles on bike trails along the scenic Mohawk and Hudson Rivers
- It has the highest percentage (34.9%) of Boston Qualifiers of any marathon, except Boston itself
- The course is great for spectators, who can intercept the runners at several points during the race
- It is run by a terrific team of volunteers
- If you aren’t up to running a full marathon yet, there’s also a great half marathon
So, if you are looking for a fall marathon where you can set a PR or qualify for Boston, you should consider the Mohawk-Hudson River Marathon. I think you’ll really enjoy it.
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