The results are in for our 2026 Best Marathons poll.
See the best marathons in each state, as voted by runners.
Alaska has 11 active marathons this year. Races are most common in August, September, and June. Course terrain for these courses is most often rolling hills or hilly. Typical race day temperatures range from 41°F to 58°F.
Popular races include the Mayors Marathon, Equinox Marathon, and Humpys Marathon. 6 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Juneau Marathon — 16.9% BQ and Prince of Wales Island Marathon — 9.5% BQ.
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Valley Thaw Out Races MarathonPalmer, AK04/25/2026 |  Rolling Hills 34 Finishers |
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Prince of Wales Island MarathonCraig, AK05/23/2026 |  Very Hilly21 Finishers |
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Skagway MarathonSkagway, AK06/13/2026 |  Hilly23 Finishers |
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Mayors MarathonAnchorage, AK06/20/2026 | Hilly665 Finishers |
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King Salmon MarathonCordova, AK07/18/2026 |  Mostly Flat26 Finishers |
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Juneau MarathonJuneau, AK07/25/2026 | Rolling Hills71 Finishers |
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Hatcher Pass MarathonWillow, AK08/01/2026 | Hilly20 Finishers |
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Bearfest MarathonWrangell, AK08/09/2026 | Rolling Hills3 Finishers |
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Humpys MarathonAnchorage, AK08/16/2026 | Rolling Hills232 Finishers |
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Equinox MarathonFairbanks, AK09/19/2026 | Hilly385 Finishers |
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Kenai River MarathonKenai, AK09/27/2026 | Rolling Hills24 Finishers |
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