Girdwood Marathon
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Girdwood Marathon 2026
The Girdwood Marathon is a trail running event held on October 3, 2026, in Girdwood, Alaska, with start and finish at the Alyeska Daylodge. The event offers multiple distances and uses many of the local trails that traverse the temperate rain forest and resort mountain paths.
The event distances include:
- Full Marathon : 26.2 Miles
- Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- Juniors Half Marathon : 13.1 Miles
- 5K Trails Race : 5K
The route runs across a network of trails including Winner Creek Trail, Upper Middle and Lower Iditarod Trails, Nordic 5K Loop, Tiny Trail, Athabascan Trail, California Creek Trail, Abe's Trail, Beaver Pond Trail, Bird-to-Gird Trail, Winner Creek Extension Trail, Alyeska Bike Path, and various Alyeska Resort mountain trails including Kettle Pond Trail. Races start and end at the Alyeska Daylodge. Organizers provide five aid stations stocked with snacks and water and pitchers to fill hydration packs or bottles.
Safety and rules include a marathon cutoff of 3.0 hours at the USFS Middle Iditarod Trail aid station (approximately the 12 mile mark), no refunds, no bib transfers, a BYOBS policy for bear spray, and a request that dogs remain at home. Race categories are Men's, Women's, and Non-Binary. Parking, bathrooms, and a place to store warm gear are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
