Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon

The Juneau Marathon (AK25009FW) and Half-Marathon (AK25008FW) courses are conducted on rolling, USATF-certified courses on Douglas and North Douglas Highways on Douglas Island (across Gastineau Channel from Juneau, Alaska).  The AK... numbers are USATF certification codes valid through 12/31/2035.

As this is a relatively small event (full marathon less than 100 participants, half-marathon less than 250), the roads are not closed to vehicle traffic. Runners must run on the shoulder of the road (bicycle lane) and/or sidewalk when available, and not cross the white fog line into the lane of traffic. Both out and back courses are on the upland side of the road for both directions.

Event start times:

Marathon 7 a.m.

Half-Marathon 9 a.m.

There are no time limits for neither the marathon nor half-marathon. The course does not close at a specific time, and the finish line does not shut down until the last runner is in.

There is ample, free parking, very close to the finish/start area. Please schedule Uber/Lyft/taxi in advance if you don't have a vehicle. The start/finish is very close to a city bus stop, but it doesn't run early enough for the Marathon start: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/routes/douglas/

Sportstats will be timing this event with ankle strap chip timers. Follow live results at www.sportstats.one or get the Sportstats Tracker App to share with family and friends! Participants can be followed using name or bib number. Online and onsite results will be available.

Ankle straps must be returned to avoid being charged a fee. The ankle straps will be collected by volunteers in the finish chute, before being presented with finishers medals.

Participants not able to complete the course must return ankle strap to course volunteer (preferably at the finish line).

The Juneau Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon.

The Marathon is the RRCA Alaska State Marathon Championship

RRCA provides Marathon 1st place medals for: Open (39 and under) male and female, 40-49 male and female, 50-59 male and female, 60+ male and female, adaptive athlete male and female, and nonbinary.

JTRR provides the following awards for EACH distance:

Trophies for top male and female 

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for: Open (39 and under) male and female, 40-49 male and female, 50-59 male and female, 60 - 69 male and female, 70+ male and female, adaptive athlete male and female, and nonbinary

Awards ceremony: 12:30 p.m. Pioneer Pavilion

All finishers will receive a finisher's medal and a technical shirt

Shirt sizing is only guaranteed if registered by June 1. Registrations after this date risk the possibility of not receiving the correct size, or even a shirt for this year's event.

Post race food will be available in the Pioneer Pavilion starting at 10:30 a.m.

The marathon course features scenic water views and a stunning vista of the Mendenhall Glacier. Not too many other races in the USA can lay claim to that aspect!

There are three aid stations for half-marathoners and an additional two for marathoners. As these are out-and-back-courses, you will hit them twice. There will be water, Gatorade, and Gu available at each aid station.

Restroom facilities are located at the start/finish area, and at or near aid stations 1 and 3. Two additional facilities are located on the marathon course.

On-line registration only  

Pricing: 

Half-Marathon $60

Marathon: $85

Price increases $5 each at midnight June 1, noon, Tuesday July 21st, and at 6 p.m. Friday July 24th.

Packet pickup and assistance with late registration will be at Nugget Alaskan Outfitter near the far end of the Mendenhall Mall from 4 to 6 p.m. the day before the event - Friday, July 24. 

Packet pickup and assistance with late registration will also be held on race day at the Pioneer Pavilion, starting 1t 6 a.m. Cutoff will be FIFTEEN minutes before your race starts. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to the start. There will be room to store your gear at the pavilion. 

The start/finish location and Pioneer Pavilion are located near: 105 Savikko Rd., Douglas, AK 99824

If you are unable to run in the event but would still like to participate, please consider volunteering! The registration link to volunteer is toward the top of this page.

Come to Juneau, America's Most Beautiful Capital City, and run our event!