Anchorage Mayor's Marathon
Anchorage, United States of America · Sunday 20 June 2027
Anchorage Mayor's Marathon, taking place on June 21, 2025, is Alaska's largest marathon. The event coincides with the Summer Solstice, offering ideal running conditions with temperatures between 55 and 70 degrees. The marathon course, certified as a Boston Marathon qualifier, starts at Bartlett High School and ends at Delaney Park Strip. The event also features a half marathon, relay, and shorter races, attracting runners from all 50 states and numerous countries.
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Adjusted Time
4:05:25
Time difference: +5.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain256m
Elevation High96m
Elevation Low4m
Weather Forecast
High18°C
Low11°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Anchorage Mayor's Marathon?
Difficultharder than 57% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Anchorage Mayor's Marathon plays about 8 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #500 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #266 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Anchorage Mayor's Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Anchorage Mayor's Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:00:59 | +00:59 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:33:05 | +03:05 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:05:25 | +05:25 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:37:56 | +07:56 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:10:40 | +10:40 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:43:34 | +13:34 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:16:38 | +16:38 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Anchorage Mayor's Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Anchorage Mayor's Marathon is a full marathon held in Anchorage, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 20 June 2027. The course is run on road surface with 256m of total climbing, with its high point near 96m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Anchorage Mayor's Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 256m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for June, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 11°C to 18°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Road
Anchorage Mayor's Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
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