With a breathtaking run over the Hudson River, you’ll get to see beautiful views of the scenic and historic area from the Catskills all the way to the Hudson Highlands. Just a short walk from the Metro North train station, the Hudson Valley Marathon is the perfect weekend getaway, and now a Boston Qualifier!
The Walkway Over the Hudson is the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Originally the Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge, it was rebuilt as the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and re-opened in October of 2009. Since then, the Walkway has provided a one-of-a-kind way to experience the Hudson Valley!
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. You may need to adjust your time goal, especially if you are not acclimated to higher temperatures and/or humidity.
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How does the Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson Rank?
The Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson was the 310th largest marathon in the U.S. last year.
Last year 9.3% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
This gives the Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson the 208th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year.
Its Course Score of 99.08 ranks it as the 185th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest course in New York.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson a PR Score of 98.92. This PR Score ranks it as the 159th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 8th fastest in New York.
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Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 283 feet (86m) Min Elevation: 160 feet (48m)
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