Anchorage Mayor's Marathon

The longest day of the year means a long-distance race for many in Anchorage. The Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon is a summer solstice tradition more than 50 years in the making. Runners from all over the world head to Anchorage on June 20, 2026, for the race.

The Race

Organized by the University of Alaska Anchorage and Anchorage Parks & Recreation, five running races are held simultaneously - including the Midnight Sun Marathon (26.2 miles), Alaska Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a marathon relay (4 x 6.5 mile legs), and the Solstice Classic, a 4.7 mile run. Online registration is available through the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon website.

The race expo takes place June 18-19, with the races taking to the course on June 20, 2026.  The Healthy Futures Kids' Mile, also takes place June 18. It's a free kids race run; just sign up online or register on site before the mile run starts.

Post-Race Festivities

The finish line at Delaney Park is a few blocks away from another big event. The Summer Solstice Festival in downtown Anchorage is filled with all-ages fun. Toast your success at a nearby brewery, replace all those burned calories at a nearby restaurant.

Catch your breath after the race, and find some breathtaking sights just beyond the city. Glacier and wildlife cruises, flightseeing tours to Denali or Prince William Sound, and day tours are great ways to add Alaska sights to your race in Anchorage.