62nd Annual Equinox Marathon and Relay

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Equinox Marathon is the premier running event in Interior Alaska. With most of the course on trails and a challenging climb up and over Ester Dome—and up and over it again!—it is a challenging marathon that will test your running abilities and emotional fortitude.

📍 Event Location

The event starts and finishes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Beluga Field.

🏅 Relay Option

The event features the option of a three leg relay event, as well, that is run at the same time as the marathon and covering the full course.

⛰️ Climbing Details

• Elevation Gain: Marathon runners will endure approximately 3,300' of vertical climb.
• Challenging Terrain: Most of the course is on trails.
• Course Variation: Course conditions can be highly variable.
• Weather Impact: Weather on the day of the event can be highly variable, ranging from pleasant late summer/early fall conditions to unpleasant wintery conditions.

🚰 Aid Stations

There are nine aid stations along the course, and one at the finish line.

🏆 Event Sponsor

The race is sponsored by Running Club North.

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Equinox Marathon Registration.