Early October · West Coast · Point-to-Point
Girdwood, AK · Saturday, October 3, 2026
Event listed as: Full Marathon
Registration opens on the organizer's site
Typical start
18°
Cooler than 100% of U.S. marathons
Modeled historical conditions
Elevation gain
1,500ft
Flatter than 3% of races
Estimated total climb
Field size
400
Larger than 4% of races
Estimated field
PR potential
4.2/10
Ahead of 1% of races
Almanac model
Percentiles compare this race against all 224 U.S. marathons in the Almanac.
1,500 ft gain · 0 ft net
Hilly course, point-to-point.
Modeled from location, month and coastal proximity, not verified race history.
6 AM
10°
Start
18°
Midday
25°
Typical start sits at 18°F, warm for racing.
Typical dew point 6°F, 38% chance of precipitation, wind around 7 mph. All modeled.
The bottom line
This one is about the day, not the clock.
Girdwood Marathon 2026 is a strong choice for runners who like a course with real character, and the climbing is the point here. The tradeoff is atmosphere: expect long quiet stretches and few spectators.
A point-to-point course around Girdwood, AK, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.
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Event listed as: Marathon
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