Early October · West Coast · Point-to-Point

Girdwood Marathon 2026

Girdwood, AK

Event listed as: Full Marathon

Registration opens on the organizer's site

Typical start temp: 18°F(estimated)
Field size: ~400 runners(estimated)
Course: Hilly
Elevation: 1,500 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)

Why runners choose this race

A point-to-point course around Girdwood, AK, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.

Good fit if

· Runners who want a low-key start

Think twice if

· You want crowds and on-course energy
· You are chasing a flat-course PR

Course and logistics

Course type: Point-to-Point
Surface: Road
Total gain: 1,500 ft(estimated)
Total loss: 1,500 ft(estimated)
Net elevation: 0 ft(estimated)
Field size: ~400 runners(estimated)
Crowd support: Quiet, low-key
Entry: Moderate
Entry fee: $80(most recent listed price)
Day of week: Saturday
Start / finish: Start and finish in different locations

Race details

Typical timing: Early October
Next confirmed date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Registration: Open now
Region: West Coast
Editorial tier: Recommended
Prestige: 6.0/10(estimated)
Data last reviewed: 2026-08-26

Event listed as: Full Marathon

Good to know

Point-to-point
Hilly course

Race-day weather

Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.

Typical start

18°F(estimated)

By midday

25°F(estimated)

Dew point

6°F(estimated)

ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk

Typical start sits at 18°F — warm for racing.

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