Alaska · 3.1 mi mountain run
Mount Marathon Race
Mount Marathon Race is a 3.1 mi mountain run event held in Seward, Alaska. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Seward, AK
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Seward, Alaska
- Distances
- 3.1 mi mountain run
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- ~3,022 ft
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- sewardak.org
About the Mount Marathon Race
A legendary Fourth of July mountain race in Seward that sends runners straight up and down 3,022-foot Mount Marathon. Over a century old and famously grueling, it draws competitors and huge crowds of spectators.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Nearly 100-year-old race; called 'the toughest 5K on the planet'; up to 30,000 spectators; Alaska Sports Hall of Fame event
- Notes
- “Toughest 5K” mountain race, iconic event
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Mount Marathon Race: common questions
- When is the Mount Marathon Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mount Marathon Race held?
- In Seward, Alaska.
- What distances does the Mount Marathon Race offer?
- 3.1 mi mountain run.
- How many people run the Mount Marathon Race?
- About 1,000 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 Mount Marathon Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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