2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Skagway, AK
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, June 13, 2026
- Location
- Skagway, Alaska
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Course
The Experience
The Skagway Marathon, Half Marathon and Walking Half Marathon is an amazing race that takes place in the wilderness of Alaska. This 26-mile run climbs multiple hills as it traces its way through pristine Southeast Alaskan fjord coastline, through a glacially-carved valley, an enchanting Sitka Spruce wood, over the Taiya River trestle bridge, past numerous trickling streams, up West Creek Valley, before finally reaching a forest opening with a spectacular view of West Creek Glacier and breathtaking mountain peaks and alpine scenery. Yeah… Whoa is right.Event details and scheduleRace Day is Saturday, June 13th, 2026. Full marathon and walking half marathon starts 8am. Half running marathon starts 9am. Please see our website for more details www.skagwaymarathon.org
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Forest, Mountain
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
2 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 42°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
32°
Afternoon (High)
42°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.2"
Precipitation
6 mph
Wind
80%
Humidity
About the Organizer
Frequently asked
When is the 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon?
The 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon is held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Skagway, Alaska.
What distances does the 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The 2026 Skagway Marathon & Half Marathon is a hilly, loop course course.
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