Juneau Marathon
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Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon
The event offers two race distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Both races use rolling, USATF-certified courses on Douglas and North Douglas Highways on Douglas Island near Juneau, Alaska. The event fields are relatively small (fewer than 100 marathon entrants and fewer than 250 half-marathon entrants). Roads remain open to vehicle traffic; runners must use the road shoulder or sidewalk where available and must not cross the white fog line into traffic. Both out-and-back courses are run on the upland side of the road.
The minimum age for both distances is 13 years. There are no overall time limits and the finish area stays open until the last runner finishes. Timing is provided by ankle-strap chip timers with online live results and an app; ankle straps must be returned at the finish to avoid a fee. Three aid stations serve the half marathon and two additional stations serve the marathon; each station offers water, Gatorade, and Gu and will be encountered twice on the out-and-back courses. Restrooms are available at the start/finish, at or near aid stations 1 and 3, and at two additional locations on the marathon course.
Drop bags are collected only at the start, must be water resistant and measure no larger than 18L x 12W x 15H, and must be labeled with distance, name, and bib number. Unclaimed drop bags can be mailed at the participant's cost. All registration is online; listed entry fees are Half Marathon $60 and Marathon $85, with price increases on June 1, July 21, and July 24. The start/finish and Pioneer Pavilion are located near 105 Savikko Road, Douglas AK 99824. All finishers receive a finisher medal and a technical shirt; shirt sizing is guaranteed only for registrations completed by June 1. The marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier and serves as the RRCA Alaska State Marathon Championship. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
