What distances are available for this event?

• →Marathon (42.195 km) – A mixed-terrain course featuring forested trails and paved paths.
• →Half-Marathon (21.0975 km) – A mixed-terrain course following a similar profile to the marathon.

What is the course terrain and surface like?

The event is a road-plus-trail/mixed-terrain race. Surfaces include:

• →Paved and unpaved multi-use trails (including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Chester Creek Trail, and UAA campus paths).
• →Forested paths and technical trail sections.
• →Shorter segments on urban streets and roadway tunnels (such as N Street and areas near the Delaney Park Strip).

What is the schedule for the Marathon?

• →Start Time: 7:30 AM at ConocoPhillips Soccer Stadium, Kincaid Park.
• →Course Closure: 3:00 PM (all participants must finish by this time).
• →Finish Location: Delaney Park Strip, west end between 9th & 10th Avenues, downtown Anchorage.

What is the schedule for the Half-Marathon?

• →Start Time: 8:30 AM at ConocoPhillips Soccer Stadium, Kincaid Park.
• →Course Closure: 3:00 PM (all participants must finish by this time).
• →Finish Location: Delaney Park Strip, west end between 9th & 10th Avenues, downtown Anchorage.
• →Note: Raspberry Road access is reduced to one lane from approximately 8:25 AM until 8:55 AM to accommodate the start.

What are the key highlights of the Marathon course?

• →Miles 0–1: Downhill run through cottonwood forests in Kincaid Park.
• →Miles 1–9: Coastal running along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail with views of the Alaska Range and Cook Inlet.
• →Miles 9–13: Transition through Chester Creek Trail and Westchester Lagoon.
• →Miles 13–19: Forested trails through Goose Lake, the UAA campus, and Far North Bicentennial Park.
• →Miles 18–42: Return via Chester Creek through neighborhoods and urban tunnels, finishing on N Street.

Is this a qualifying race?

Yes, the course is USA Track & Field certified and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifying event.

Where can I find course maps and aid station information?

• →Aid Stations: Anchoragemayorsmarathon.com ↗
• →Course Markings: Anchoragemayorsmarathon.com ↗
• →Full Marathon PDF Map: Mcusercontent ↗
• →Half-Marathon PDF Map: Cloudfront ↗
• →Interactive Course Map: Arcgis ↗