This scenic course follows park trails as it travels through the heart of Anchorage.

Mayor's Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Hanna, Parton win Anchorage race Saturday

Rich Hanna found himself out in front alone to win the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in Anchorage, AK, on Saturday in 2:28:12.
Meanwhile, veteran marathoner Laurie Parton took the women's field in 3:05:45 after jumping out to an early lead.

Winners run unchallenged in Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon

Marathon section gains 90 over 500 to 600 meters

Runners in Saturday's Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon found out that Insult Hill - a section that gains 90 feet over 500 to 600 meters - is just that.
Located about a mile before the finish, the hill makes runners dig down deep for extra energy needed to climb.

Insult Hill is just that in Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

The Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon has had too many glitches

The Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in Anchorage Alaska has grown 10 fold in recent years, but its management hasn't been as successful. 
This year, the race will be managed by the University of Alaska - Anchorage, with the profits benefiting the running program.
The race has been plagued with snafus, especially moved route markings and timing. Budget problems have also been an issue

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results