Overview
The Juneau Marathon draws approximately 75 finishers each August on a scenic coastal road in Juneau, United States. Southeast Alaska's signature road marathon offers a compact but scenic certified course through Alaska's capital city. The route follows coastal roads and rainforest-lined streets with views of Gastineau Channel and Juneau's harbor district. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Juneau Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Juneau Marathon 2027 race day
The next Juneau 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.
Juneau Marathon course route
The Juneau Marathon is a rolling scenic coastal road course with moderate climbs. Starts and finishes in downtown Juneau on a certified Southeast Alaska loop. The route follows coastal roads and rainforest-lined streets with views of Gastineau Channel and Juneau's harbor district. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs.
Juneau Marathon elevation profile
The Juneau 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
Juneau Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://www.juneaumarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Juneau Marathon elevation profile?
- The Juneau 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 Juneau Marathon?
- The Juneau Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Coastal course the Juneau Marathon is a scenic coastal road through Juneau.
- What time does the Juneau Marathon start?
- The 2027 Juneau 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.juneaumarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Juneau Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in downtown Juneau on a certified Southeast Alaska loop. Updated course maps are published at https://www.juneaumarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Juneau Marathon and how do I register?
- Juneau Marathon is typically held in August. Registration opens through https://www.juneaumarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Juneau Marathon course flat?
- The course includes rolling with moderate climbs. Study the official course profile at https://www.juneaumarathon.com/ before setting pace targets.
- What landmarks does the Juneau Marathon pass?
- The course tours downtown Juneau, harbor roads, and Gastineau Channel viewpoints.
- What weather should runners expect at Juneau Marathon?
- Cool, often damp summer mornings typical of coastal Southeast Alaska.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
