Alaska Salmon Runs
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Alaska Salmon Runs : Cordova, AK
Alaska Salmon Runs stages multiple distance events in Cordova, Alaska, with courses that traverse the Copper River delta, wetlands, streams, nearby mountains, glaciers, and blue water rivers and lakes. Most courses follow the route of the old Copper River and Northwestern Railroad and are mostly flat at sea level.
For all distance events except the one-mile fun run, participants meet at race headquarters and are transported by shuttle to point-to-point start lines. Some shorter events use shuttle vans to reach their starts. The marathon course begins on gravel for the first half and is paved for the second half.
Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles King Salmon Marathon
- 13.1 miles Sockeye Half Marathon
- 6.2 miles Coho 10K
- 3.1 miles Humpy 5K
- 1 mile Smolt Fun Run/Walk
Water stations and restroom facilities are provided on courses. The marathon has water stations approximately every 4–5 miles, a porta-potty at mile 16, and USFS outhouses at miles 5 and 20. The half marathon has water stations about every 4 miles, a porta-potty at mile 4, and a USFS outhouse at mile 8.
A post-run Salmon BBQ lunch is held at a nearby venue where race winners are announced and medals are distributed to the top three women and men finishers in each event. The runs are part of a larger weekend festival with music and family activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.