How do I register for the Anchorage Mayors Marathon?

Registration is open to anyone and available online through RunSignup on a first-come, first-served basis until the race fills. Charity entries through the Team In Training program are also available if you prefer that route.

Is the Anchorage Mayors Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes, the course is USATF certified and qualifies for Boston. The flat net elevation profile and typically cool race-day temperatures make it a realistic BQ attempt for well-prepared runners.

What is the time limit?

The time limit is 7.5 hours, which accommodates a wide range of finishing paces.

What is the weather usually like on race day?

Race day falls in late June, when Anchorage typically sees average highs in the mid-60s and lows in the low 50s. Light rain is possible, but conditions are generally cool and favorable for racing.

What does the elevation profile look like?

The course is point-to-point with essentially zero net elevation change. The highest point on the route is just over 300 feet, so there are some gentle rolls, but no significant climbs or descents to plan around.

How big is the field?

The race draws around 700 finishers, making for a small, low-key atmosphere compared to most major city marathons.

Is the course USATF certified?

Yes, the Anchorage Mayors Marathon course is USATF certified.

Thu, Jun 18 · 2026Anchorage, AKSince 1975

Anchorage Mayors Marathon

Anchorage in late June means long daylight, cool temps, and a point-to-point course that rewards patient racing. This is a serious BQ attempt wrapped in an Alaskan summer morning.

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Anchorage Mayors

THU, JUN 18

2026

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Race Overview

EST. 1975

The Anchorage Mayors Marathon runs point to point through the city in late June, which means you get some of the longest daylight of the year. Temperatures are usually in the mid-60s at race time. That sounds ideal, and honestly it is. It's one of the more honest race-day weather situations you'll find anywhere. The course has almost no net elevation change, so what you put in is what you get out. There are some gentle rolls through the middle miles, but nothing that breaks your stride for long. Be patient through the first half and you'll have something left when it matters.

This is a genuinely BQ-friendly race. The field is small enough that it never feels crowded, and open registration means you can sign up without sweating a lottery. Charity entries through Team In Training are also available if that route suits you. The time limit is generous, so a wide range of runners show up. But if a Boston qualifier is your target, the conditions here line up well. Just don't waste the flat course and cool air by going out too fast. Start conservatively and let the back half work for you.

Field size

~700

700 finishers

BQ rate

—

Boston qualifier

Time limit

7:30

Generous cutoff

Entry

Open

First-come registration

Course records

Men

2:22:26

Michael Wisneiwski

2009

Women

2:39:19

Chris Clark

2000

The Course

842 ft total gain

Total ascent

↑842 ft

Total descent

↓982 ft

Net elevation

↓140 ft

Highest point

316 ft

Lowest point

15 ft

Course shape

Point to point

Different start and finish

This point-to-point course runs with essentially zero net elevation change, keeping the overall profile flat. The highest point tops out just over 300 feet, so there are gentle undulations along the way, but nothing that demands a major pacing adjustment. The modest climbs are distributed across the course rather than stacked late, which helps runners maintain rhythm. With cool mid-60s temperatures typical for late June, conditions favor steady effort from the gun. The flat net profile and manageable terrain make this a legitimate target for runners chasing a Boston qualifier. Surface and exposure details favor a consistent, even-split approach from start to finish.

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Race-Day Weather

10-year median

Low

51°F

High

66°F

30°MARATHON-IDEAL 45–60°80°

What to expect

Mid-June in Anchorage runs cool and comfortable by most marathon standards. You'll likely start in the low 50s, which feels just about perfect for warming into. The afternoon end of the race can push into the mid-60s, so it's not a heat-management day, but dress in layers you can shed early. The real variable is wind and cloud cover, which can shift quickly in Alaska. Overall it's a window that favors running well, not fighting the conditions.

Entry

OPEN

Open registration available online through RunSignup. Charity entries through Team In Training (TNT) program also available.

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Logistics

For runners travelling in

Closest airport

ANC

5 mi

from the start

≈ 10 min transferOn the doorstep

What to expect

Most travelling runners fly into ANC, about 5 miles from the start, right on the doorstep by rideshare or transit, roughly a 10-minute trip. Stay close to the start in Anchorage, AK so you're not fighting race-morning closures and transit on tired legs. Arrive a day early to clear the expo and bib pickup, and build in buffer for gear-check and corral entry.

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