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Anchorage Runfest Humpy's Marathon (prev. Big Wild Life Runs Ma

4.0

WhereAnchorage, AK, United States

Start time08:00

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17August

Marathon

Distance: Marathon

Start time: 08:00

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Race Details

Cool running weather, scenic course with wildlife sitings, and friendly volunteers. Beautiful course.

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Reviews

general:3.7

course:4.2

organization:4.1

spectators:2.9

Michael Chismar

September 03, 2021

Great Experience - Beautiful Scenery

The weather was perfect and the course was nice. Better markings could be used but if you paid attention you would be fine. Support and entertainment along the course was great but not much at finish line. Bart Yasso was there and is awesome! I would recommend for all 50 staters!

4.0

Tom Swenson

August 31, 2021

A cool event

Cool, as in more than 40 degrees cooler than what it was for my last training runs before the race. Yeah, I know it makes no sense to comment on the weather, be it lousy or great, but this was darn near perfect for running. It allowed me to better enjoy the scenery along the paved path, which included Cook's Inlet and a variety of wooded areas. I'd recommend this race if you're a 50-stater, or if you just want to use it as a kickoff to a visit to beautiful Alaska.

3.0

George Flauin

August 19, 2019

Great course run through a wind tunnel

I've only encountered this type of wind speed when I'm waiting for a tropical storm to make land fall in Texas! Nicely run event on paved trail. A few spots had some serious wind but overall it was a great race. If you're coming to check off Alaska as part of your 50 state goal, you'll be more than satisfied. If you're thinking you'll sample the magic of Alaska, well, Anchorage will leave you a little disappointed. Nothing special to see in town but be prepared for a lot of homeless wandering the downtown area. I thought the effort was worth it but a suggestion....I cannot recommend the AVIATOR HOTEL based on my experiences as a guest. Some great staff but they are overwhelmed by how this place is run.

4.0

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Katherine Zampolin represents a smaller group of U.S. runners going for a marathon in all 50 states.

(Richmond Magazine: 2/12/2023)

posted: Feb 15, 2023

Boston Marathon will accept adjusted times from Big Wild Life race

Tryg Larsen of the Boston Athletic Association told Big Wild Life Race Director Sharron Fisherman that pro-rated times would be accepted as qualifying times for April's Boston Marathon

(Alaska Dispatch News: 8/25/2015)

posted: Aug 25, 2015

Short marathon course puts Boston on hold for Big Wild Life runners

Runners hoping to use their performances in Sundays Big Wild Life marathon to qualify for the Boston Marathon are in wait-and-see mode. The race was .96 mile short of the official marathon distance of 26.2 miles, creating a big wild mess for runners who entered with the goal of recording a qualifying time for the Boston race.

(Alaska Dispatch News: 8/20/2015)

posted: Aug 20, 2015

Rain doesn't slow Big Wild Life runners: Course appears short

Despite the course being nearly one mile short, Arizona's Gary Krugger won the Big Wild Life Run in Alaska with a time of 2 hours 38 minutes and 30 seconds.

(Alaska Dispatch News: 8/17/2015)

posted: Aug 17, 2015

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