Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Anchorage RunFest Marathon

Road Running covering 1.6 km to 49 km in Anchorage (Alaska, United States)

LocationAnchorage, Alaska, United StatesShow on map(61.2181° N, 149.9003° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +220 m

Anchorage RunFest Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Anchorage, Alaska, US focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include Forest, City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including 49 km (49 km, +220 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon relay (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Kids 2 km (2 km, +9 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (anchoragerunfest.org).

Official website
Anchorage RunFest Marathon in Anchorage (Work: "Alpine Ridge Trail Rocky Mountain NP 2024", Photo: Larry D. Moore, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Alpine Ridge Trail Rocky Mountain NP 2024" · Photo: Larry D. Moore · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

ForestCity RunNature & Off-RoadKids & Youth RacesCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (8)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
49 kmRoad Running49 km+220 m174 m - 266 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m177 m - 257 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon relayRoad Running42.2 km+190 m180 m - 260 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half marathonRoad Running21.1 km+190 m183 m - 263 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m186 m - 195 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids 2 kmRoad Running2 km+9 m174 m - 178 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Anchorage MileRoad Running1.6 km+7 m177 m - 181 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Military MileRoad Running1.6 km+7 m180 m - 184 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
49 km
Elevation gain
+220 m D+
Elevation loss
-220 m D-
Altitude range
174 m - 266 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
49 km+220 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS61.2181° N, 149.9003° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 174 m to 266 m above sea level (+220 m D+, -220 m D-)

Peak: 266 m·at 18.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
174 m205 m235 m266 m0 km9.8 km19.6 km29.4 km39.2 km49 km266 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Anchorage RunFest Marathon take place?

Anchorage RunFest Marathon takes place in Anchorage, Alaska, US (start area at coordinates 61.2181° N, 149.9003° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Anchorage RunFest Marathon?

The race program comprises 8 competitions, including 49 km (49 km, +220 m D+), Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon relay (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half marathon (21.1 km, +190 m D+), 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Kids 2 km (2 km, +9 m D+) (8 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Anchorage RunFest Marathon?

The main competition (49 km over 49 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +220 m of elevation gain and -220 m of elevation loss, ranging between 174 m and 266 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Anchorage RunFest Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (anchoragerunfest.org).