The Prince of Wales Marathon is an out-and-back course starting at Craig High School. Runners travel along the Klawock Channel portion of the Inside Passage, turn left at the Crossroads in Klawock to head out to what many consider to be one of the most scenic routes in Alaska - The Big Salt Lake Highway. Runners return to the finish line on the same route.
How does the Prince of Wales Island Marathon Rank?
The Prince of Wales Island Marathon was the 554th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 508th largest in 2022.
In 2022, no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon. It ranks 422nd in the U.S. in the percentage of finishers achieving Boston Marathon qualifying times in 2022.
Its Course Score of 94.46 ranks it as the 412th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 6th fastest course in Alaska.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Prince of Wales Island Marathon a PR Score of 94.46. This PR Score ranks it as the 404th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 6th fastest in Alaska.
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Prince of Wales Island Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 377 feet (114m) Min Elevation: 4 feet (1m)
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Fcostrander's review of 2016 Prince of Wales Island Marathon.
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Review
Intimate race, great terrain - extremely scenic, pre-race dinner was FANTASTIC, post-race salmon was one of a kind.
I suggest BACON! :)
Race Tips
ALWAYS prepare for rain! I was concerned w/ fuel, so I packed my own - was refreshing on the uphills when no one present.
Save your energy for the hills and note when they are prior to the race so you don't run out of steam! Have your camera handi as you may have a Smokey The Bear sighting! hehe
