Equinox Marathon
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Event
The Equinox Marathon and Equinox Relay take place in Fairbanks, Alaska. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The marathon is listed as the 63rd annual running and the relay as the 33rd annual event. The organizer allows a generous 10-hour time cutoff for the marathon.
Course and timing
Most of the marathon course is on trails. The route includes a climb up and over Ester Dome and then the same climb again later in the course. The race is held near the autumnal equinox in late September, a time when leaves are changing color and the event falls before the usual onset of winter snow. The event program includes both a full marathon and a relay format. Community members participate as runners, volunteers, and spectators. Recent years of results, photos, and race details are posted by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
