Totem to Totem Half Marathon
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Event details
The Totem to Totem Half Marathon takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Ketchikan, Alaska. The event covers 13.1 miles along a coastal route and is open to runners, walkers and relay teams. The race typically attracts between 100 and 200 participants. Pets and strollers are not allowed on the course. Online registration closes on April 23, 2026; in-person registration is available at bib pickup on April 24, 2026 at Ketchikan Parks & Rec, with last-minute pickup at Potlatch Park on race morning. Registration fees vary by date, with early discounts and a member discount available.
Course, aid and logistics
The planned route begins at Rotary Beach (Bugge's Beach) and follows Tongass Highway along the water, through downtown Ketchikan, onto the Joseph C. Williams Sr. Kee-Nax Coastal Trail in Saxman, and finishes at Potlatch Park, subject to construction on Tongass Highway. Aid stations are located near miles 4, 5.5, 7, 8.5 and 10.5 and will provide water, Gatorade, snacks, a first-aid kit and a portable restroom. Extra ambulance service will be on duty for medical response. Parking at the start and finish is limited; The Bus will waive fares for participants showing a race bib. Finish-line refreshments and a participant BBQ are planned, and a beer garden will be available for those 21 and older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
