- Weather
- 42°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 300 ft gain
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PR8.6Weather8.8Experience7.7
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Late September · West Coast · Out-and-Back
Kenai River Marathon
Soldotna, AK
Fall foliage and wildlife along Kenai River
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 25°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Flat to rolling
- Elevation
- 250 ft gain(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A out-and-back course around Soldotna, AK, with gentle rollers but no sustained climbing.
Good fit if
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Out-and-Back
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 250 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~300 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Late September
- Region
- West Coast
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Fall foliage and wildlife along Kenai River
Good to know
- Scenic
- Out-and-back
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 25°F — warm for racing.
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- Field size
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- Course
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- Elevation
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- Weather
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- Field size
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- Course
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- Elevation
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