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Girdwood Marathon
Race Date
Oct 3, 2026
Location
Anchorage, AK
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Heritage0/20
first year
Size0/15
no finisher counts yet
Momentum3/5
small race — neutral
Loyalty0/20
needs a few years of results
Course & details0/15
limited extras
National draw0/10
no finisher data yet
Front-pack speed0/5
no winner time yet
Weather8/10
typical high 51°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
39°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
7 mph
Wind
84%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Girdwood Marathon?
The Girdwood Marathon is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Where does the Girdwood Marathon take place?
It takes place in Anchorage, Alaska.
What distances does the Girdwood Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Girdwood Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Girdwood Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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