Prince of Wales Marathon
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Prince of Wales Island Marathon
The Prince of Wales Island Marathon is a USATF-certified 26.2-mile road race held on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The event is scheduled for May 23, 2026 and is approaching a 350-participant limit. Race times may be used as qualifiers for the Boston Marathon.
The course is an out and back that starts at Craig High School beneath Sunnahae Mountain and follows the Klawock Channel through the village of Klawock, continuing along Boundary Road which becomes Big Salt Lake Highway. The middle portion of the full marathon is more mountainous; the half marathon follows the same course but does not enter that mountainous section. Wildlife sightings along the route are not uncommon.
Course support includes eight aid stations offering hydration, snacks, basic first aid supplies, and clothing drop bags. Support vans operate along the course and can provide rides for relay participants.
Distances
- Marathon: 26.2 miles, USATF certified #AK14007FW
- Half marathon: out and back, follows the marathon course without mountainous section
- Relays: standard teams of four or eight runners
Additional information covers local weather patterns within the Tongass National Rain Forest, a pre-race spaghetti dinner open to racers and the public, and registration policies: early bird pricing ends April 15, registrations are handled online only, changes and transfers have specific deadlines and fees, and all race registrations are non-refundable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
