Girdwood Trail Marathon

Anchorage, AK, USA
07 Oct, 2023 (Sat)

Trail running

13.1 mi, 26.2 mi

About the event

Giddy up! 

This trail marathon covers some of the amazing trails in Girdwood, Alaska. Our town is known for over 30 plus meandering trails through the beautiful temperate rain forest. This is NOT the race to run if it's your first marathon. Maybe volunteer to sweep race course, or work at an Aid Station.

This run includes the infamous Winner Creek Trail, the Upper, Middle, and Lower Iditarod Trails, Nordic 5K Loop, Tiny Trail, Athabascan Trail, California Creek Trail, Abe's Trail, Beaver Pond Trail, Bird-to-Gird Trail, Winner Creek Extension Trail, Alyeska Bike Path, and various Alyeska Resort mountain trails. 

This run is the brain-child of Brian Burnett who is constantly connecting trails for a fun day outside.  I have a feeling he ran a solid 26 miles one day and thought, "More people should experience this fun...we should have a trails marathon". So if you love soggy October runs through Alaskan forests and perhaps losing the feeling in your toes running through Glacier Creek...come join us on OCTOBER 7th, 9:00AM for Full Marathon, and 10:00AM for Half Marathon (fewer cold toes).  If you have someone coming to watch, or if you both want to check out the course and have unlimited access to Aid Station Gummy Bears - then volunteer your first year...or "volun-tell" your cheerleader to help out.  (leave dogs at home PLEASE!)

AID STATIONS:  5K Loop / Winner Creek Trail connection, Alyeska Daylodge, Crow Creek Rd, and Bird-to-Gird Path / Beaver Pond Trail connection

Choose the full 26.2 (ish) mile marathon or 13.1 (ish) mile half-marathon. The race starts and ends at the Alyeska Daylodge in Girdwood.  Aid stations? Yes, we will have four - and well stocked. YES - snacks and water!  This is a BYOBS race (Bring Your Own Bear Spray), along with water and a smile.   We will start the race IN ONE WAVE PER RACE from the Daylodge.  Parking is available, as well as bathrooms, and a place to store warm gear.  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OFFERED.  THERE ARE NO BIB TRANSFERS.  PLEASE leave your dogs at home.  Thanks.

NEW THIS YEAR!  There will be a time cut off for the Marathon.  We will have a 5 hour cut off time at Crow Creek Road for the Marathon. (at about 17.2 miles in marathon run)  This cut off time will be in place for the safety and sanity of the volunteers that help create a fun day for all participants. Really, it's safety.  These are wet trails in October and we encourage you to budget time navigating a few areas.  If you are interested in walking the course, then sign up as a volunteer course sweep instead of a racer. 

NO AIRPODS will be allowed so you can stay alert to wildlife and other runners

And again, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME.  This applies to racers and spectators.  Thank you!

Race Day schedule will be emailed to all Race Participants and Wait List Participants.  If you are on the Wait List, you have a 51% chance of running, so keep that Saturday open.  We will notify you as space opens.

We will decide if Marathon Racers are running across Glacier Creek 5 days prior to the race.  If the water level is too dangerous, we will choose Plan B.

This is a fundraiser for the Girdwood Nordic Ski Club.  We use the funds to maintain the snow machines for winter grooming, maintain trails, and create trail signage.  We will also dedicate funds to help maintain some of the trails on this marathon course.  We do not offer refunds unless you have a really really good excuse like being deployed, or volunteering instead of racing.  We appreciate all of you coming to play outside in Girdwood and sharing our love for the Girdwood trail system. Our trails are a safe space for all runners.  We will have three categories for each race: Men's Division, Women's Division, and Non-Binary Division.

See you soon!

And remember - no dogs.  We thank you for your understanding.

Races offered by this event

Full Marathon

07 Oct, 2023 (Sat) - 09:00
Trail running
26.2 mi
Solo
On site
Trail

Half Marathon

07 Oct, 2023 (Sat) - 10:00
Trail running
13.1 mi
Solo
On site
Trail

Kids Half Marathon

07 Oct, 2023 (Sat) - 10:00
Trail running
0 km
Kids
Solo
On site
Trail

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