Mount Marathon
About this race
98th Annual running of Mount Marathon
Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Join the community of Seward for the 98th annual running of the Mount Marathon Race.
The men’s and women’s course is a grueling 1.5-mile climb up, and back down, Alaska’s majestic and treacherous Mount Marathon. Runners from around the world join Seward residents and runners from around Alaska, in pursuit of a common goal: to win, place, or simply complete this iconic footrace.
Mount Marathon awaits you, and future generations of bold mountain runners!
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2026 for the Mount Marathon. It's a fantastic 2.6K, 5.3K, 3.5K featuring a flat and fast course in Seward.
Pick your distance
Running
Girls Lottery
Event for junior female racers who win the lottery.
Girls Priority
Event for junior female racers who have priority entry.
Boys Lottery
Event for junior male racers who win the lottery.
Boys Priority
Event for junior male racers who have priority entry.
Non-Binary Junior Lottery
Event for non-binary junior racers who win the lottery.
Non-Binary Junior Priority
Event for non-binary junior racers who have priority entry.
Junior Special Entry
Event for junior racers who have special entry through a petition or sponsors spot.
Womens Lottery
Event for female racers who win the lottery.
Mens Lottery
Event for male racers who win the lottery.
Non-Binary Priority
Event for nonbinary racers who have priority entry.
Non-Binary Special Entry
Event for non-binary racers who have special entry from a one-time petition, earned entry, or a sponsor spot.
Golden Women
Event for female racers over 70 years young who have completed at least 10 mount marathon races and wish to race a shorter course.
Golden Men
Event for male racers over 70 years young who have completed at least 10 mount marathon races and wish to race a shorter course.
Trail running
Girls
Boys
Women
Men
Non-Binary
Weather Overview
These values represent the 5-year monthly averages for July in Seward.
About Seward
Mount Marathon takes place in Seward, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Anchorage.
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