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Equinox Marathon and Relay
Equinox Marathon and Relay is a marathon, half marathon, Marathon Relay and Marathon Hike event held in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Marathon Hike
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- ~3,300 ft gain over Ester Dome
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- equinoxmarathon.org
About the Equinox Marathon and Relay
A historic and grueling marathon near Fairbanks that climbs up and over Ester Dome with 3,300 feet of gain, offering marathon, half, relay and hike options. One of the oldest continuously run marathons in the nation.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the oldest marathons in the US (60+ years); famed as one of the country's toughest road/trail marathons
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Equinox Marathon and Relay: common questions
- When is the Equinox Marathon and Relay?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Equinox Marathon and Relay held?
- In Fairbanks, Alaska.
- What distances does the Equinox Marathon and Relay offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay and Marathon Hike.
- How many people run the Equinox Marathon and Relay?
- About 500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Equinox Marathon and Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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