Cordova, AK
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Mostly FlatRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 99.04Race Size
2026: 14 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 0%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 60°F (16°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
53°F (12°C) |
PR Score |
98.77 |
Course Score |
99.36 |
The King Salmon Marathon was the 527th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 559th largest marathon in the U.S..
In 2026, no King Salmon Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 3.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the King Salmon Marathon ranked 332nd among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 308th so far in 2026. In Alaska, it ranked 5th in 2025 and 5th so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the King Salmon Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The King Salmon Marathon has a Course Score of 99.36, ranking it as the 142nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest marathon course in Alaska.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the King Salmon Marathon a PR Score of 99.04. The PR Score ranks the King Salmon Marathon as the 156th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 1st best marathon for a PR in Alaska.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the King Salmon Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Alaska for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 81 feet (24m)
Min Elevation: 18 feet (5m)
Elevation Gain: 315 feet (96m)
Elevation Loss: 322 feet (98m)
Course updated 07/23/2026
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