Overview
The Humpy's Marathon draws approximately 232 finishers each August on an urban road in Anchorage, United States. Anchorage RunFest's full marathon is the second-largest marathon field in Alaska, pairing a competitive road course with a downtown festival atmosphere. The course tours Anchorage neighborhoods, coastal connectors, and city parks on the RunFest marathon loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Humpy's Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Humpy's Marathon 2027 race day
The next Humpy's Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 August 2027 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 150 m of climbing on a rolling with moderate climbs layout.
Humpy's Marathon course route
The Humpy's Marathon is a rolling urban road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in downtown Anchorage as part of the Anchorage RunFest weekend. The course tours Anchorage neighborhoods, coastal connectors, and city parks on the RunFest marathon loop. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
Humpy's Marathon elevation profile
The Humpy's Marathon course is rolling with moderate climbs over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 150 metres of climbing and 140 metres of descent, with a net climb of 10 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
Humpy's Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://www.runfest.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Humpy's Marathon elevation profile?
- The Humpy's Marathon has 150 metres of total climbing and 140 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is rolling with moderate climbs, with 10 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Humpy's Marathon?
- The Humpy's Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. The Humpy's Marathon is a urban road through Anchorage.
- What time does the Humpy's Marathon start?
- The 2027 Humpy's Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 1 August 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.runfest.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Humpy's Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in downtown Anchorage as part of the Anchorage RunFest weekend. Updated course maps are published at https://www.runfest.com/ each year.
- When is the Humpy's Marathon and how do I register?
- Humpy's Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://www.runfest.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Humpy's Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://www.runfest.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Humpy's Marathon pass?
- The marathon loop passes downtown Anchorage and coastal trail connectors on the RunFest course.
- What weather should runners expect at Humpy's Marathon?
- Mild August mornings with comfortable running temperatures and low humidity.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
