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Mohawk Hudson River Marathon
Sunday October 12th, 2025
Schenectady, New York
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
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There's a saying around this part of New York: The path to Boston starts in Schenectady--that's because on average 30 percent of the Boston Marathon runners qualify at the Mohawk Hudson Marathon, that finishes up in Albany. This is a point-to-point course that is primarily flat and fast, with a net elevation loss of 370 feet. The half marathon uses the second half of the marathon course. The marathon is part of the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series.
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Prize Money: $11,400
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displays approximate race location · East Glenville NY 12008
Mohawk Hudson River Marathon, Race Date: 2023-10-08, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:31:55 | Alexander Grout | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:33:16 | Paolo Fiore | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:34:54 | Dave Vona | ||
| 4th Male | 2:41:11 | Brian Likes | ||
| Female | 3:00:09 | Christine Myers | ||
| 2nd Female | 3:06:13 | Christine Myers | ||
| 3rd Female | 3:12:00 | Christine Myers | ||
| 4th Female | 3:12:29 | Christine Myers |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
Course Records:
Marathon
Men - 2:15:52 Tyler Andrews (2016)
Women - 2:34:21 Jodie Robertson (2014)
Hannaford Supermarkets Half Marathon
Men - 1:05:48 Louis Serafini (2015)
Women - 1:18:41 Diane Matthews (2006)
The course
Race along the historic Mohawk and Hudson Rivers utilizing 18 miles of paved bikeways. The USATF certified course starts in Central Park in Schenectady and finishes on the bike path in downtown Albany. The course generally follows the Mohawk River, on paved bicycle trails, then proceeds to the Hudson River, via the historic city of Watervliet. The course passes immediately in front of the Watervliet Arsenal, the nation's only large bore cannon manufacturer. The historic munitions plant opened in 1813, and is still a major producer of munitions. Shortly after passing the Watervliet Arsenal it is back to the bike path for the final 5 miles along the historic Hudson River.
This is a point-to-point course that is primarily flat and fast, with a net elevation loss of 370 feet. The Hannaford Supermarkets Half Marathon uses the second half of the marathon course. Approximately two-thirds of the marathon course is on paved bike path, one-third on city streets. The bike path is not closed to public use and city streets are not closed to vehicular traffic. Participants are required to run or walk on the left shoulder of the road when using city streets, unless otherwise instructed by race or police officials. Please use caution. Both courses cross a freight railroad line. Trains are not on a schedule and their frequency cannot be predicted, Timing mats are provided to capture any delay by the train.
For your safety and the safety of all other runners, course officials and race volunteers, the use of headphones during the event is strongly discouraged.
Both races are run on certified courses (Marathon:USATF Certificate NY13094JG,Hannaford Supermarkets Half Marathon: USATF Certificate NY13095JG). The marathon is a Boston-qualifier.
The Marathon is part of the Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club Grand Prix Series.
The course will be open and supported for six hours (from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
Water and sports drink will be available approximately every two miles. GU will be available at two locations on the marathon course.
Portable toilets will be at each water stop beginning at mile 4 of the marathon.
Sunday October 12th, 2025
Chicago, Illinois
Distance: Marathon
Offical Race Web Site
Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the pinnacle of achievement for elite athletes and everyday runners alike. On race day, runners from all 50 states and more than 100 countries will set out to accomplish a personal dream by reaching the finish line in Grant Park.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is known for its flat and fast course that starts and finishes in Grant Park and travels through one of the world’s most magnificent cities. The course has produced four world records, several national records and countless personal bests. Runners enjoy the support of 1.7 million spectators as they run through 29 neighborhoods.
Prize money for 2023 Marathon
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Prize Money: $1010,0000
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displays approximate race location · Chicago IL 60601
Bank of America Chicago, Race Date: 2024-10-13, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:02:44 | John Korir | KEN | |
| 2nd Male | 2:04:39 | Huseydin Mohamed Esa | ETH | |
| 3rd Male | 2:04:50 | Amos Kipruto | KEN | |
| 4th Male | 2:05:16 | Vincent Ngetich | KEN | |
| Female | 2:09:56 | Ruth Chepngetich | KEN | |
| 2nd Female | 2:17:32 | Sutume Asefa Kebede | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 2:17:51 | Irene Cheptai | KEN | |
| 4th Female | 2:20:22 | Buze Diriba Kejela | ETH |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:24:38 | Mohamed, Mustafa | SWE | |
| M 50-59 | 2:33:01 | Cardona Rios, Juan Carlos | COL | |
| M 60-69 | 2:48:29 | Tayeri, Thomas | USA | |
| M 70+ | 3:12:12 | Butler, David | GBR | |
| F 40-49 | 2:30:12 | Hall, Sara | USA | |
| F 50-59 | 2:56:11 | McMahon, Margaret | IRL | |
| F 60-69 | 3:15:30 | Waywell, Elizabeth | CAN | |
| F 70+ | 3:47:00 | Wasielewski, Grace | USA |
Poznan Marathon
Sunday October 12th, 2025
Poznan, Poland
Distance: Marathon
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The Poznan Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Poznan, Poland, since 2000. It was categorized as a Bronze Label Road Race by the International Association of Athletics Federations and is a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.
The marathon is one of five in the Crown of Polish Marathons program, along with the Debno Marathon, Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw Marathon.
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Poznan Marathon, Race Date: 2023-10-22, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:09:57 | Shaku Petro Mamu | ERI | |
| 2nd Male | 2:09:58 | Tolla Mesfin Nigusu | ETH | |
| 3rd Male | 2:10:00 | Mengistie Demeke Tadesse | ETH | |
| 4th Male | 2:10:13 | Metto David Kiprono | KEN | |
| Female | 2:27:28 | Legesse Tseginesh Mekonnin | ETH | |
| 2nd Female | 2:30:34 | Belay Birtukan Workineh | ETH | |
| 3rd Female | 2:31:15 | Jackiewicz Monika | POL | |
| 4th Female | 2:36:30 | Mazek Emilia | POL |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
About the Course.
Experienced runners know it by heart, and new participants are sure to like it. The route of the 22nd Poznan Marathon will be identical to last year. Marathon runners will traditionally start from Grunwaldzka Street and finish their struggle at Mark Square on the grounds of the Poznan International Fair.
Humboldt Redwood Marathon & Half Marathon
Sunday October 12th, 2025
Weott, CA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K
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The Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K are located in the beautiful HUMBOLDT REDWOODS STATE PARK, about 200 miles north of San Francisco and 40 miles south of Eureka. The marathon & half marathon start together (at 9am) at the Dyerville Bridge which is on the famous Avenue of the Giants near the majestic Founders Grove in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
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Humboldt Redwood Marathon & Half Marathon, Race Date: 2023-10-08, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:48:27 | DIEGO HONDA | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:50:37 | MARK JOHNSON | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:56:07 | THOMAS NOLAN | ||
| 4th Male | 2:59:42 | IAN SHIRLEY | ||
| Female | 3:46:05 | LANORE BERGENSKE | ||
| 2nd Female | 3:50:41 | KATELYN WILLIAMS | ||
| 3rd Female | 3:51:26 | CASEY WATERMAN | ||
| 4th Female | 3:53:31 | BERNADETTE RYAN-LEDUC |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
ABOUT THE COURSE
All courses are fast, paved & shaded. All courses are USAT&F certified and the marathon is a qualifier for Boston.
The course will be closed to all vehicles and bicycles for the entire 5K & half marathon and from miles 1 through 13 in the Marathon. Miles 14 through 26 in the Marathon will be controlled by pilot cars. Runners should be alert for pilot cars and autos following them. Marathon race time limit is 6 hours,(those that do not pass the halfway point in 3 hours will be directed to finish the half marathon instead)
The courses are marked at every mile. There will be aid stations with electrolyte (Gatorade) replacement drinks and water approximately every 2.5 miles. Food will be available on the Marathon course near miles 17 & 22.
There are no bikes, dogs, skateboards, skates, baby joggers, strollers or scooters allowed on the course. The use of headsets is discouraged.
Because the races are held in an undeveloped forest area, no showers or dressing facilities are available.
Cape Cod Marathon
Sunday October 12th, 2025
Cape Cod, MA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon
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The one-loop course begins and ends at the Village Green in Falmouth center on Main Street, Falmouth, MA. The one-loop course begins and ends at the Village Green in Falmouth center. The first part is easy, the latter is a test. The people who do well on this course follow the following formula: Go out easy, take plenty...
The first 10.5 miles are relatively flat, with the exception of one short hill at 3 miles, as the course goes east along the shore for about five miles and then heads inland through the farmland and cranberry bogs of East Falmouth.
When the course turns onto Thomas Landers Road, the route climbs for 1.5 miles about 70 feet to the highest elevation of the course (about 100 feet above sea level). From mile 12 to mile 15, the course heads south into West Falmouth and is primarily downhill or flat. There is a 3/4 mile downhill at mile 12 that starts that sequence.
Between mile 15.5 and 23.5 the course proceeds south into Woods Hole and picks up the first part of the Falmouth Road Race course, going past Nobska Light at mile 22. This 8 mile stretch of terrain consists of a non-stop series short rolling hills mixed in with some flat and with some noteworthy hills (1/4 – 1/3 mile) at 15.5, 17, 20, and 22 miles. Just beyond 23.5 miles, the terrain flattens out again for the last 3.2 miles along the Vineyard Sound shore and back to Falmouth center. The first part is easy, the latter is a test.
The people who do well on this course (and consistently year in and year out, 25% of experienced marathoners PR on this course) follow the following formula: Go out easy, take plenty of fluids, and save energy for the hills.
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Cape Cod Marathon, Race Date: 2023-10-08, Distance: Marathon
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| Male | 2:24:35 | Prescott Leach | ||
| 2nd Male | 2:25:59 | Shane Whalen | ||
| 3rd Male | 2:30:12 | George Degen | ||
| 4th Male | 2:30:15 | Matt Mixdorf | ||
| Female | 2:55:39 | Katrina Vassallo | ||
| 2nd Female | 2:56:23 | Purity Munene | ||
| 3rd Female | 2:56:59 | Sophie Emond | ||
| 4th Female | 3:02:04 | Jess Peterson |
| Division | Time | Name | Age | Home |
| M 40-49 | 2:46:11 | Kieran Condon | ||
| M 50-59 | 3:07:48 | Derek Talbott | ||
| M 60-69 | 3:21:03 | Gary Cattarin | ||
| M 70+ | 4:28:56 | John Hackney | ||
| F 40-49 | 3:24:23 | Amanda Reich | ||
| F 50-59 | 3:47:23 | Nadine Palmer | ||
| F 60-69 | 4:32:37 | Rie Gibbons | ||
| F 70+ | 5:27:23 | Diane Huban |
The Falmouth Track Club is composed of individuals and families who participate in and support running, road racing, and walking. We seek people of all ages to join us in accomplishing our goals of athletic achievement, personal satisfaction, and enjoyment of running and walking.
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I vote for the Mohawk Hudson River Marathon that goes from Schenectady to Albany, New York. I qualified for Boston at the Mohawk as did about 30% of all runners.