Skagway Marathon
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Skagway Marathon
The Skagway Marathon takes place in Skagway, Alaska and offers multiple race options that follow a coastal and forest route through Southeast Alaska wilderness. The event includes landscape features such as fjord coastline, a glacially carved valley, Sitka Spruce woods, the Taiya River trestle bridge, numerous trickling streams, West Creek Valley, and a forest opening with views of West Creek Glacier and surrounding mountain peaks.
The course layout includes sections of road and trail and runs from ocean scenery into forest and alpine areas. The full marathon is an out and back 26.2 mile route that climbs multiple hills. The running half marathon follows the first portion of the full course along historic Skagway, running along ocean and forest before turning around at aid station 4 and returning to the start. A walking half marathon follows the same 13.1 mile route as the runners for those who prefer to walk.
The event provides racer resources including route maps, photos, race results, travel and accommodation information, and guidance on what to bring. The organizer posts media and press releases and lists sponsors for the event. The projected race day is Saturday, June 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
