Bearfest Marathon
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Bearfest Marathon
The Bearfest Marathon is listed as one activity within Alaska Bearfest, an annual festival held in Wrangell, Alaska. The festival takes place in Southeast Alaska amid the Tongass National Forest, an area of mountains, temperate rainforest, and nearby glaciers where both black and brown bears live.
Bearfest 2026 is scheduled from August 6 to August 9 and will include a range of events such as symposiums, cultural programs, art and photo workshops, music performances, a photo contest, and a golf tournament. The marathon is presented alongside these activities as part of the festival program.
The festival frames its events around local natural history and cultural connections, including the region’s ties to the Tlingit people and early Russian exploration. Organizers describe Bearfest as an event dedicated to bears and to the surrounding environment. The marathon therefore occurs in the context of a broader celebration of wildlife, local culture, and outdoor settings in Wrangell.
Specific course details, distances, participant requirements, and race logistics for the marathon are not provided in the available information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.