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Kenai River Marathon
Kenai River Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, Relay and 5K event held in Kenai, Alaska. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Kenai, AK
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Kenai, Alaska
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Flat, paved trail
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- kenairivermarathon.org
About the Kenai River Marathon
A flat, fast marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K on the Unity Trail connecting Kenai and Soldotna on the Kenai Peninsula. Marks its 20th anniversary in 2026 and is a Boston-qualifying course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; flat fast course along the Kenai Peninsula's Unity Trail
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Kenai River Marathon: common questions
- When is the Kenai River Marathon?
- 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 Kenai River Marathon held?
- In Kenai, Alaska.
- What distances does the Kenai River Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay and 5K.
- How many people run the Kenai River Marathon?
- About 300 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 Kenai River Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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