- Pacers
- MHRM Pace Team leads marathon groups for finish goals of 3:40, 3:45, 3:55, 4:00, 4:05, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 5:00, 5:15, 5:30 and 6:00.
- Bag drop
- Gear check via a baggage truck at the start, delivered to the finish; gear must be in the race-provided clear plastic bag (included with race packet) or it will not be accepted.
- Closed roads
- Roads are NOT closed to vehicular traffic and the bike path remains open for public use; runners stay on the left facing traffic. A police motorcycle escort leads the race and course marshals staff intersections.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Packet pickup at HMRRC clubhouse, 36 Green Mountain Drive, Cohoes NY: Fri 4-7 PM and Sat 1-5 PM; last-chance pickup at the start area from 6:30 AM race day. Mohawk Hudson River Marathon merchandise sold at pickup and at the finish line.
- Medal
- Finisher medal presented to each participant who completes the course within the 6-hour time limit; a downloadable finisher's certificate is available after official results post.