Anchorage Mayor's Marathon and Half-Marathon
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Jun 20, 2026 - Saturday
5k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Relay
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Race Information
The Anchorage Mayor's Marathon has a rich history. With the event taking place on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice, roughly 22 hours of daylight illuminate Anchorage. You can run, day or night and it would still be light out.
The Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5K, and relay event is a summer solstice tradition for more than 40 years. Runners all over the world head to Anchorage in June of each year to explore the midnight sun, check Alaska off their ‘dream of a lifetime’ bucket list, and most importantly, race, run, and have fun!
This race is certified by USA Track and Field and is recognized by the Boston Marathon as a qualifying event.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: Yes
Kids Run: No
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