Anchorage Mayor's Marathon 2026
The Anchorage Mayor's Marathon 2026 is scheduled for June 18, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. Participants will navigate a unique mixed-terrain course that blends paved multi-use trails, forested paths, and urban street segments. Typically, mid-June in Anchorage offers mild summer weather, with daytime temperatures often ranging between 55°F and 65°F (13°C–18°C), though runners should prepare for variable conditions near the Cook Inlet and Chugach Mountains. The event provides a scenic experience through coastal trails, lush forests, and urban neighborhoods, offering views of the Alaska Range and local wildlife.
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 ↗