Girdwood Marathon
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About the race
The Girdwood Marathon 2026 is a trail race held at the Alyeska Day Lodge in Girdwood, Alaska. The event uses many local trails and resort paths, including Winner Creek Trail, the Iditarod Trail sections, Nordic 5K Loop, Athabascan Trail, California Creek Trail, Abe's Trail, Beaver Pond Trail, Bird-to-Gird Trail, Alyeska Bike Path, and resort mountain trails including the Kettle Pond Trail. Races start and finish at the Alyeska Day Lodge and include multiple course features such as a foot crossing of Glacier Creek (safety crew on site) and a turnaround in the Rock Garden on Winner Creek Trail. There are five aid stations located at Alyeska Daylodge, the Nordic 5K Loop/Winner Creek connection, Middle Iditarod at the USFS parking lot, Crow Creek Road at California Creek Trailhead, and the Bird-to-Gird Path trailhead.
Parking, bathrooms, and gear storage are available at the venue. The full marathon has a time cutoff at the Crow Creek Road aid station; the cutoff applies to the marathon only. Organizers advise that the full-distance course can feel like an ultra and is not recommended as a first marathon. Runners should carry their own water and bear spray as needed; pitchers will be available to refill hydration packs or bottles.
Dogs are not permitted for racers or spectators. No refunds and no bib transfers are offered. This event raises funds for the Girdwood Nordic Ski Club to support snow machines, trail maintenance, and trail signage. Races have three competition divisions: Men's, Women's, and Non-Binary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
