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Girdwood Marathon
Girdwood Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Girdwood, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 3, 2026. About 320 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Girdwood, AK
- Field size
- ~320 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location
- Girdwood, Alaska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 320 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
About the Girdwood Marathon
Technical trail marathon, half marathon and family-friendly 5K on Girdwood and Alyeska-area trails through temperate rainforest, including Winner Creek and Iditarod trails.
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Girdwood Marathon: common questions
- When is the Girdwood Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Where is the Girdwood Marathon held?
- In Girdwood, Alaska.
- What distances does the Girdwood Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Girdwood Marathon?
- About 320 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 Girdwood Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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