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Juneau Marathon

Juneau, AK
Saturday, July 25, 2026


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Course Description
The Juneau Marathon is a small town, out-and-back, moderately hilly, race run on the lightly traveled two-lane paved Douglas and North Douglas highways in Juneau Alaska.

The scenic course offers views of mountains, glaciers, forests, and the ocean. The start/finish is at the new picnic shelter at Sandy Beach, Savikko Park, in Douglas.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2027: TBD
2026: Saturday, July 25, 2026

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 57°F (13°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 49° F (9°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.85
Course Score: 97.72


Race Size

2026: 75 Finishers
2025: 71 Finishers
2024: 62 Finishers
2023: 62 Finishers
2022: 49 Finishers
2021: 41 Finishers

BQ Percentages

2026: 8%
2025: 16.9%
2024: 4.8%
2023: 1.6%
2022: 6.1%
2021: 9.8%


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 3 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 60°F  (16°C)
Low: 45°F  (7°C)

Race Start Conditions

50°F  (10°C)
Humidity: 86%

Partially cloudy
ESE 3 mph

PR Score

97.48

Course Score

97.72









Juneau Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Juneau Marathon was the 429th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers. In 2024, it ranked as the 429th largest marathon in the U.S..

In 2026, 8% of Juneau Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 16.9% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Juneau Marathon ranked 51st among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 136th so far in 2026. In Alaska, it ranked 1st in 2025 and 1st so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Juneau Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.


The Juneau Marathon has a Course Score of 97.72, ranking it as the 372nd fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest marathon course in Alaska.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Juneau Marathon a PR Score of 96.85. The PR Score ranks the Juneau Marathon as the 368th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Alaska.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Juneau Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Alaska for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Juneau Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed372nd fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 5th fastest marathon course in Alaska
Top 80% Nationally#5 of 6 in Alaska
PR Potential368th best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 5th best marathon for a PR in Alaska
Top 79% Nationally#5 of 6 in Alaska
Boston Qualifier Rate51st highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 1st highest BQ percentage in Alaska
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 11% Nationally#1 of 5 in Alaska
Race Size429th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 3rd largest marathon in Alaska
Based on 2025 results
Top 72% Nationally#3 of 7 in Alaska

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 125 feet (38m)
Min Elevation: 21 feet (6m)

Elevation Gain: 1001 feet (305m)
Elevation Loss: 1001 feet (305m)


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Course updated 09/11/2025





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