Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon
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Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon
The Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon is a non profit trail half marathon hosted by the Alaska Flour Company in Delta Junction, Alaska, benefiting the Delta High School Booster Club. The 2026 event is the inaugural running of the race.
The course starts near the Alaska Flour Company barley mill and follows a loop of gravel roads and dirt trails through local agricultural lands. There are no paved roads on the course. The route is described as relatively flat with a few minor hills, uneven terrain and possible muddy spots. Several long straightaways pass fields of barley and fireweed and offer repeated views of nearby mountains.
The race is open to participants aged 10 and up. Participants aged 19 and younger on race day receive a youth discount of $15. Active duty service members may take $15 off their entry fee with the coupon code MILITARY. Walkers are welcome and the event uses a generous time limit of 4.5 hours, equivalent to a 20:30 per mile pace.
Professional chip timing is provided by Frosty Feet Timing, with aid stations positioned every few miles. Entry includes a T shirt, a finisher medal, free race photos and a coupon for free ice cream from the Delta Country Store. Overall champions and age group award winners receive trophies and other prizes. Post race festivities and recovery food and beverages are provided at the mill. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.