Hudson Valley Marathon
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Event overview
The Hudson Valley Marathon at the Walkway Over the Hudson is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026. The event is presented by Alpha Win and sponsored by Morgan Stanley. The course runs on and around the Walkway Over the Hudson, connecting Ulster and Dutchess counties. The route crosses the Walkway twice and passes through Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York. Registration for the event closes on May 2, 2026.
Courses and certification
The event includes multiple race distances:
- 1 mile
- 5k
- 10k
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
The 5k is described as a 3.1-mile out-and-back course that crosses the bridge, turns around, and returns across the bridge. Several distances are on flat, paved trails and rail-trail surfaces. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. The Half Marathon and Marathon courses are USATF certified; the Half Marathon certification number is NY23004DNB and the Marathon certification number is NY23005DNB.
The organizer lists partnerships with the Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association and with Dutchess County and the William R. Steinhaus Dutchess Rail Trail as part of event support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
