Mount Marathon

Mount Marathon - 98th Annual

The Mount Marathon race takes place in Seward, Alaska on July 4, 2026. The event consists of courses that run up Mount Marathon and return down the same route. It is the 98th annual running of the event.

Multiple race categories are held on the same day. Distances include:

• 1.6 Miles for junior lottery, priority, and special entry races.
• 2.2 Miles for some youth and golden categories.
• 3.3 Miles for the main men, women, and non-binary races.

Entry methods vary by category and include lottery, priority entry, and special entries such as petition, earned entry, or sponsor spots. There are dedicated golden categories for racers over 70 years old who have completed at least ten Mount Marathon races and wish to race a shorter course. Registration fees and specific entry windows differ by category.

Participants include Seward residents, runners from around Alaska, and entrants from other places. The program separates junior, open, non-binary, and age-based categories so that different groups race on courses suited to their category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.