Marathons in Alaska

Alaska is home to 5 marathons in our database in United States, spread across cities including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Palmer. Anchorage Mayor's Marathon is the largest race in the lineup, typically drawing around 804 finishers, while the full spread offers everything from fast urban courses to scenic regional events. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon

The Anchorage Mayor's Marathon draws approximately 804 finishers each June on an urban road in Anchorage, United States. Alaska's largest marathon by participation, co-hosted by UAA Athletics and Anchorage Parks & Recreation with more than 800 marathon finishers in recent editions. The course follows the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, downtown streets, and Westchester Lagoon on a summer-solstice weekend route. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Sunday, 6 June 2027

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Equinox Marathon

The Equinox Marathon draws approximately 385 finishers each September on a trail road in Fairbanks, United States. Interior Alaska's premier marathon near the autumnal equinox, drawing hundreds of finishers on a challenging trail-and-road course. The trail-heavy course climbs Ester Dome twice and uses Henderson and Gold Hill Roads through Interior Alaska foothills. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.

Next race: Sunday, 6 September 2026

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Humpy's Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

Juneau, Alaska, United States

Juneau Marathon

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.

Next race: Sunday, 1 August 2027

Palmer, Alaska, United States

Valley Thaw Out Races Marathon

The Valley Thaw Out Races Marathon draws approximately 34 finishers each April on a scenic road in Palmer, United States. One of Alaska's established spring marathons in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley with a community-focused field. The course runs through Mat-Su Valley farm roads and Palmer-area neighborhoods as winter loosens its grip. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 4 April 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Alaska.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada· 1,972 km away

Vancouver Marathon

The Vancouver Marathon attracts approximately 4,500 finishers each May through one of the world's most scenic city courses. Runners pass Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge approach, Kitsilano Beach, and the UBC campus with mountain-and-ocean views throughout. May's mild Pacific Northwest spring makes it Canada's premier destination marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada· 2,034 km away

Victoria Marathon

The Victoria Marathon attracts approximately 3,500 finishers each October on Vancouver Island's scenic capital course. Runners pass the Inner Harbour, Beacon Hill Park, and the Dallas Road waterfront with views of the Olympic Mountains across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. October's mild island autumn and rolling coastal terrain make it one of Canada's most charming marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada· 2,115 km away

Edmonton Marathon

The Edmonton Marathon draws approximately 3,200 finishers on an urban road in Edmonton, Canada. The course starts and finishes at the Alberta Legislature. The route follows the North Saskatchewan River valley trails. Mostly flat along the river, with gentle undulations.

Next race: Sunday, 23 August 2026

Seattle, Washington, United States· 2,153 km away

Seattle Marathon

The Seattle Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers on an urban road in Seattle, United States. The course starts at the University of Washington and finishes at Seattle Center near the Space Needle. The route crosses the I-90 bridge to Mercer Island and returns via the Lake Washington Boulevard. Mostly flat with a climb on the I-90 bridge.

Next race: Sunday, 22 November 2026

Calgary, Alberta, Canada· 2,263 km away

Calgary Marathon

The Calgary Marathon draws approximately 3,200 finishers on an urban road in Calgary, Canada. The course starts and finishes at Fort Calgary. The route follows the Bow River pathway and passes Stampede Park. Mostly flat at altitude (1,050 m).

Next race: Sunday, 23 May 2027