Alaska · Marathon

2027 Marathons in Alaska

Every upcoming Marathon in Alaska, all 3 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

3 upcoming marathons · 3 with finish-time stats

5K Races 1210K Races 7Half Marathons 8
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Alaska races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field657 finishersAnchorage RunFestin the Half Marathon

Alaska Marathons by City

Palmer 1Cordova 1Anchorage 1

The Next Marathons in Alaska

3 total
Sat, Apr 24, 2027Valley Thaw Out Races Palmer, AKMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $90Details Sat, Jul 17, 2027Alaska Salmon Runs Cordova, AKMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration opens Nov 29From $70Details Sun, Aug 22, 2027Anchorage RunFest Anchorage, AK49KMarathonHalf Marathon5KRegistration opens Dec 1From $80Details

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 Nov 12, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Marathon in Alaska

Which Alaska cities have the most marathons?

Palmer (1), Cordova (1), Anchorage (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

Are Alaska Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 3 Marathon races in Alaska with published results, the typical median finish is around 4:44:27, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.