Bearfest Marathon
Race Date
Aug 9, 2026
Location
Wrangell, AK
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 9, 2026
- Location
- Wrangell, Alaska
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 5K run | kids run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
4 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 65°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
55°
Afternoon (High)
65°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.4"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
87%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Bearfest Marathon?
The Bearfest Marathon is held on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Where does the Bearfest Marathon take place?
It takes place in Wrangell, Alaska.
What distances does the Bearfest Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 5K run | kids run.
Is the Bearfest Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Bearfest Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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