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Kenai River Marathon

Kenai, AK
Sunday, September 27, 2026


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Course Description
The Kenai River Marathon is a mostly flat to rolling course that starts with a run through Old Town Kenai. After leaving town, the course travels along the Unity Trail which links Kenai and Soldotna.

The route winds through the residential area of Soldotna before it connects with the Unity Trail along the Kenai Spur Highway which brings runners back to Kenai.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Sunday, September 27, 2026
2025: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 48°F (8°C)
Average High: 50°F (10°C)
Average Low: 36° F (2°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 98.94
Course Score: 98.94


Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 24 Finishers
2023: 29 Finishers
2022: 31 Finishers
2021: 33 Finishers
2020: 45 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: 6.1%
2020: 4.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 8 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 53°F  (12°C)
Low: 39°F  (4°C)

Race Start Conditions

42°F  (6°C)
Humidity: 84%

Overcast
E 8 mph

PR Score

98.94

Course Score

98.94









Kenai River Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Kenai River Marathon was the 532nd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2024 based on the number of finishers. The 2025 marathon ranking is not available because the race was cancelled. Race size gives runners useful context when comparing marathon events, including expected field size, crowd support, and overall race atmosphere.

The Kenai River Marathon has a Course Score of 98.94, ranking it as the 226th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 2nd fastest marathon course in Alaska.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are within the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Kenai River Marathon a PR Score of 98.94. The PR Score ranks the Kenai River Marathon as the 169th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 2nd best marathon for a PR in Alaska.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Kenai River Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Alaska for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Kenai River Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed226th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd fastest marathon course in Alaska
Top 49% Nationally#2 of 6 in Alaska
PR Potential169th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 2nd best marathon for a PR in Alaska
Top 37% Nationally#2 of 6 in Alaska

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.




Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 170 feet (51m)
Min Elevation: 19 feet (5m)

Elevation Gain: 467 feet (142m)
Elevation Loss: 467 feet (142m)


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