2026 Kenai River Marathon - 20th Anniversary

Welcome to the Kenai River Marathon!

• Registration: There is NO race day registration! Registration will open 1/1/26 and close on 9/15/26.
• Boston Qualifier: Due to road construction, the 2026 KRM will not be a Boston Qualifier!

Race Day - September 27, 2026

• Start Times: Full, Relay & Half Marathon - 9:00am from Kenai Visitor Center
• 5k Fun Run: Start Time - 9:30am from Kenai Visitor Center

Bib Pickup Information

• Announcement: Bib pickup times and days will be announced closer to the event. Please check the website and Facebook for more information after July 2026.
• Race Day Pickup: Race Day bib pick up will be at the Kenai Visitor Center beginning at 7:00am. Bib pick up will NOT be an option at the start line.
• Proceeds: Portions of the proceeds generated from the Kenai River Marathon will go to support the development of parks and recreation in and around Kenai.
• Hosting: The Kenai River Marathon is hosted by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in partnership with the City of Kenai, as well as many community volunteers.

Event Details and Schedule

• Early Bib Pickup: Friday 09/24/2026: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
• Bib Pickup and Speaker: 09/26/2026: 4:30-6:30pm
• Race Check-in: 09/27/2026: 7:00AM – 8:30AM

Course Details

• Route: The Kenai River Marathon course is well-marked with arrows and traffic cones.
• Scenic Areas: The route winds through the scenic Kenai area, including paved roads and wooded trails.

Community Impact

• Support: Proceeds from the Kenai River Marathon support local parks and recreation efforts in the Kenai area.
• Organization: The Kenai River Marathon is organized by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in partnership with the City of Kenai and many incredible community volunteers.

For More Information

• Registration: For more details or to register, visit kenairivermarathon.org or call 907-283-1991.
• Refunds: Race details are subject to change. Refunds are only available through Active if a refundable registration was chosen. Racers can defer for (1) year if unable to make the race.