Humpy's Marathon
Sunday, August 16, 2026 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Abbott World Marathon Majors
The Anchorage RunFest is excited to once again be an Abbott World Marathon Majors Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings qualifying race, a truly global program with qualifying marathons taking place across six continents. The qualifying period for the eighth edition of the AbbottWMM Marathon Tours & Travel (MTT) Age Group World Rankings runs from October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Best Boston Marathon Qualifiers 2025
FindMyMarathon.com has announced that the Humpy’s Marathon has been named the Best Boston Marathon Qualifier in Alaska for 2025.
USA Today Reader’s Choice Award Winner
Rated #5 of the 10 Best Marathons in the Nation for 2023. See the article at www.10best.com
We are awarding two randomly chosen Anchorage RunFest finishers an Alaska Airlines round trip ticket. You don’t need to be the fastest runner, just the luckiest!
2025 Alaska Airlines Round Trip Ticket Winner – Kalley H.
Course Overview
The 26.2 mile course begins in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Runners head west on 6th Avenue, north on H Street, then straight ahead on Christensen Drive to 2nd Avenue where the course turns left to join the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. They run past Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park, Postmark Drive and Point Woronzof. Runners turn around about 100 yards beyond a point formerly known by locals as “the Blue Bridge.” They run back north to Westchester Lagoon where they veer right (east) on the Chester Creek Trail. From the Chester Creek turnaround (the roundabout at the base of the hill beyond, or east of, the bridge to East High School) runners return to the lagoon and head back to the finish line in downtown Anchorage.
Start/Finish
The Marathon starts and finishes on 6th Avenue between F and G Street adjacent to the Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse in downtown Anchorage. Marathon start time is 8:30 AM. Marathon Walkers begin at 8:00am.
Time Cut-off
The course closes at 3:30 PM. Runners must cross the finish line by 3:30 PM to be an official finisher. Runners must reach Valley of the Moon Park aid station by 3:00 PM.
RRCA State Championship Event
Awards For:
- Open male and female
- 40+ male and female
- 50+ male and female
- 60+ male and female
Swag and Awards
Fun Local Detail
The marathon is sponsored by Humpy’s Ale House. A “humpy” is a type of salmon, and years ago our sponsor asked that medals for events featuring the Humpy’s name say “Fishiner” instead of Finisher. It can be a little confusing for non-Alaskans—but it makes for a great story and a uniquely Alaskan touch.
USATF Certified
The marathon course is USATF certified and it is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
In 2016, 17% of the marathon finishers ran a Boston Marathon qualifying time.
Course Map
Course Preview
Thank you to Anchorage Running Club Member Jen S. for providing a preview of the course.