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Half Marathons in Alaska
Alaska currently has 14 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Anchorage, Fairbanks, North Pole and Cordova have the largest concentration of events.
July (5), June (2) and August (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 3 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 14
- Active listings
- 17
- Cities with races
- 12
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Upcoming half marathons in Alaska
All 14 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Homer Spit Run (10K to the Bay & Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon)Homer, AKHalf Marathon10K1 Mile Youth Run ~400 runners
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Alaska Salmon Runs (King Salmon Marathon)Cordova, AKMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~250 runners
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Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)Anchorage, AK49K UltraMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +2 more ~1,400 runners
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Equinox Marathon and RelayFairbanks, AKMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayMarathon Hike ~500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in Alaska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)Anchorage, AK49K UltraMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +2 more ~1,400 runners
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Equinox Marathon and RelayFairbanks, AKMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayMarathon Hike ~500 runners
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Homer Spit Run (10K to the Bay & Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon)Homer, AKHalf Marathon10K1 Mile Youth Run ~400 runners
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Girdwood MarathonGirdwood, AK Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~320 runners
When half marathons happen in Alaska
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
Alaska cities with the most half marathons
- Anchorage
- 4 upcoming races
- Fairbanks
- 2 upcoming races
- North Pole
- 2 upcoming races
- Cordova
- 1 upcoming race
- Delta Junction
- 1 upcoming race
- Douglas
- 1 upcoming race
- Homer
- 1 upcoming race
- Kenai
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half marathons are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Girdwood MarathonGirdwood, AK Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~320 runners
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Bearfest 5K &Half MarathonWrangell, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K Walk and RunHalf Marathon
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Cape Blossom MarathonKotzebue, AK Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon
Half Marathons in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in Alaska: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in Alaska?
- RaceRove currently lists 14 upcoming half marathons in Alaska with a confirmed date, plus 3 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which Alaska cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Anchorage (4), Fairbanks (2), North Pole (2), Cordova (1) and Delta Junction (1).
- When is half marathon season in Alaska?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are July (5), June (2) and August (2).
- What is the biggest half marathon in Alaska?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon listed in Alaska is the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon & Half, with about 4,000 runners across all of its distances.
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