Will you be at our 2024 EVENT on Labor Day Weekend?
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Run 4 the river half marathon is back this fall!
Your 2024 amazing post Race Amenities!
Join us this year for our cool event medals, choice of three post-race entrees, live entertainment by Monkberry and a FREE Frog Alley brew. What more could you ask for?
A fast, flat half with the most supportive running community around. Set your sights on 2024 running goals and make this your best half marathon race yet!
$50 - 2/1 - 3/05
$65 - 3/06 - 5/01
$80 - 5/02 - 7/01
$90 - 7/02 - Race Day
Top 3 Male/Female - $300 - $200 - $100
SATURDAY, August 31st – 8:00AM START TIME – Mabee Farm TO Frog Alley SCHENECTADY, NY
The Run 4 The River Half Marathon initially launched in 2020 as a low-key pandemic event that ran along the Hudson River. With a host of fall marathons in early to mid October this is the perfect time for a FAST half marathon tune-up. We’re kicking things up several notches to provide you with an awesome experience utilizing the new and FAST Empire Trail along the Mohawk River from Rotterdam to Schenectady. With our Net Downhill Course, 100% Pavement, and an early 8:00am start time we hope to see some very swift times. At the finish line FROG ALLEY will be hosting a killer post race party. The party includes a FREE BEER complimentary food by Annabels Pizza, live music, and more!
Are you READY for your NEW half marathon PR?
2024 Registration Here:
Want to help make our event a success?
BEST POST RACE party around with LIVE MUSIC by monkberry, a free beer, and delicious, hot food!
Same course in 2024 as in 2023!
elevation Profile
Course Details
Water Locations
3.1M (Rynex Corners Rd at Bike Path), 5.2M (Iroquois St/Bike Path), 7.7M (Kiwanis Park), 10.8M (MH Bike Path Parking lot on Rice Rd)
General Logistics/Bus Transport
This is a downhill point-to-point race that starts at Mabee Farm and finishes at Frog Alley Schenectady. Parking is available at both the start and finish. You are encouraged to carpool/spot cars with a friend. We are also providing optional shuttle (bus) services to the start from the finish for $10 per person. This bus option will operate from 6:45AM until 7:15AM.
Gear Check
Gear check will be available at the start line. You will be provided a bag (big enough to fit a pair of shoes, change of clothes, and other small items) that will be brought to the finish line.
Packet Pick-up
Packet pick-up will be on Thursday 8/29/2024 from 4:30pm - 6:00pm, Friday, 8/30/2024 from 6am to 1pm AND 4pm to 6pm at Nark Running & Strength (21A Railroad Ave, Albany, NY 12205 or on Saturday morning, 8/31 from 7:00AM until 7:45AM at the Start Line
Elite Athletes
Complimentary entry is available to participants who have achieved any of the following time standards since 1/01/2020:
Female: 18:00 for 5K, 1:20:00 for 13.1M, 2:53:00 for 26.2M
Male: 15:30 for 5K, 1:11:00 for 13.1M, 2:35:00 for 26.2M
email: Jmerlis@Areep.com
Awards
Overall
Top 3 Male/Female receive $300, $200, $100
Age Group
Top 3 M/F in 14-19, 10 year groups to 70+
Come Join us for one of our three tuesday night Beer runs at frog alley as we get ready for the event!
2024 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DIAMOND $1000
Primary Sponsor Positions
Your Branding on Race Day Signage (Start Banner)
Announced at Event
Appear on Event Website
Social Media Announcement
4 Complimentary Entries
Printed on Sponsor Posters
Logo on Event Shirts
Logo on Race Bib
Gold $750
Announced at Event
Appear on Event Website
Social Media Announcement
2 Complimentary Entries
Printed on Sponsor Posters
Logo on Race Bib
Logo on Race Shirts
Silver $500
Announced at Event
Appear on Event Website
Social Media Announcement
Printed on Sponsor Posters
Do you need help getting prepared for the Run 4 The River Half Marathon?
We offer two training options that are guaranteed to help you get to your BEST on race day. The training plan option is for you if you just want some simple guidance towards race day without the frills. The coaching program is for you if you want full guidance, group runs, unlimited communication and a plan that adapts to your every need as the event approaches.
R4TR SPEEDY Training Plan: For $39.00 you get a 9 week R4TR training plan that is constructed for you based on your running experience and your race day goal. It starts with a phone strategy session to assess your needs and then your plan is drawn up and presented to you. This is a stock plan and not adjustable as you go with limited real time communication via email.
R4TR 9 Week Coaching Sensation: For $129 you get nine weeks of 100% customized individual coaching that gives you everything that you will need to crush your goals on race day. This program has unlimited communication, weekly group runs, local speedwork, group long runs, private Facebook group, team singlet, and tons of FUN with the NRS squad.
Make sure to sign into the R4TR HM Facebook Event Page below to stay current on all of the upcoming race day details.