About the Girdwood Marathon 2026
The trails here wind through temperate rain forest, crossing glacial streams and climbing resort mountain terrain before dropping back into the valley. The course strings together a long chain of named trails, so the route changes character constantly. Expect wet feet, rooty ground, and conditions that runners describe as closer to an ultra than a standard road marathon. That reputation is earned.
The race starts and finishes at the Alyeska Daylodge, which also serves as the first aid station and a place to store warm layers before the gun. Several more aid stations are spread along the course, stocked with snacks and water, but runners are expected to carry their own hydration. Bear spray is encouraged. After the race, there are sweet rolls, cookies, and pizza at the finish.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2025 results
194finishers
1:40:36winner
2:51:36median
4:42:35cutoff
Top 3: Chad Trammell (1:40:36) · David Ryland (1:40:59) · Sebastian Szweda Mittelstadt (1:41:16)
26.2 Miles · 2025 results
63finishers
2:55:56winner
4:56:25median
6:52:59cutoff
Top 3: Lars Arneson (2:55:56) · Scott Patterson (2:58:20) · Jeshurun Small (3:07:18)
5K · 2025 results
61finishers
25:21winner
45:46median
1:10:25cutoff
Top 3: Nonie Mucha (25:21) · C. Newins (25:34) · Alisa Vereshchagin (25:49)
The Girdwood Marathon 2026 has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles10/3/2026 09:00$80
13.1 Miles10/3/2026 10:00$80
13.1 Miles10/3/2026 10:00$40
5K10/3/2026 10:30$30
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