Alaska · Marathon · 50M trail
Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M
Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M is a marathon and 50M trail event held in Willow, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 31, 2027
- Location
- Willow, AK
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Location
- Willow, Alaska
- Distances
- Marathon, 50M trail
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- ~2,500 ft
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM AKDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; 4000 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified; Not a Boston qualifier
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly road, some trail; 5000 ft gain (official course data); Not USATF certified
About the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M
A mountain ultramarathon and marathon (plus relay) running from Hatcher Pass through forests, farmland and river valleys in the Matanuska-Susitna region. A demanding scenic course for ultra and marathon runners.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Scenic Alaska ultra and marathon tracing rivers and valleys from Hatcher Pass to Palmer-area farmland
- Notes
- Scenic alpine trail race
More marathons in Alaska
Coming up next, by confirmed date.
-
Alaska Salmon Runs (King Salmon Marathon)Cordova, AKMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~250 runners
-
Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)Anchorage, AK49K UltraMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +2 more ~1,400 runners
-
Equinox Marathon and RelayFairbanks, AKMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayMarathon Hike ~500 runners
More upcoming races in Alaska
Keep exploring
- All races in Alaska
- 5Ks in Alaska 17 upcoming races
- 10Ks in Alaska 8 upcoming races
- Half Marathons in Alaska 14 upcoming races
- Marathons in Alaska 9 upcoming races
- Marathons in the United States 649 upcoming races
- Summer Marathons
- July Marathons
- July races in Alaska
- Marathons in California 41 upcoming races
- Marathons in Washington 26 upcoming races
- Marathons in Utah 23 upcoming races
- Marathons in Colorado 15 upcoming races
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- 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.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M: common questions
- When is the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027.
- Where is the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M held?
- In Willow, Alaska.
- What distances does the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M offer?
- Marathon and 50M trail.
- How many people run the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Hatcher Pass Marathon/50M start?
- 9:00 AM AKDT.
Plan this race in RaceRove
Save it to your plan, compare it with other races, check typical race-day weather and track your 50-state progress in the interactive app.