2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
- Date
- June 18, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · Solstice Classic & more
From the Organizer
2026 ANCHORAGE MAYOR'S MARATHON & MORE
Each Summer Solstice the Anchorage Mayor's Marathon, Half-Marathon, Solstice Classic, Kids Mile and Relay bring hundreds of people together from nearly every state in the union, countries around the globe and from our very own community. There is something about nineteen hours (actually a bit more) of daylight that draws many to this unique and beautiful event.
Anchorage and Alaska has a lot to offer, so make sure you plan ahead and allow yourself enough time to see the sights. The Visit Anchorage web site can help you plan your adventures from lodging to sightseeing to exploring. Find out where to climb a glacier, see a moose, and catch a salmon. You can also find the best places to eat, sleep and dance the night away.
The Anchorage Mayor's Marathon is co-hosted by the University of Alaska Anchorage Athletic Department and the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department.
The Marathon course is certified by USA Track and Field as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon?
- 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon is a running event held in Anchorage, AK. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Anchorage, AK at Delaney Park Strip, Anchorage, AK. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Jun 18, 2026