Prince of Wales Marathon
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Prince of Wales Marathon and Relays - Event details
The event offers a certified 26.2 mi marathon (USATF certification #AK14007FW) and a 13.1 mi half marathon on an out-and-back course that begins in Craig, Alaska. The course starts and finishes at Craig High School and passes through mountain vistas with occasional wildlife sightings. Race categories include full marathon runner/walker, half marathon runner/walker, 4-person and 8-person marathon relay teams, and a youth relay team. The event field is limited to 350 participants.
Distances
- 26.2 mi marathon
- 13.1 mi half marathon
Registration, logistics and participant services
Online registration closes Monday, May 19 (Alaska Time) for the listed year; early registration deadlines and discounted rates are noted in the event information. Race packets and shirts are available for pickup at Craig High School on the Friday before the race. Shirts are short-sleeved adult sizing: a unisex crew neck and a V-neck ladies fit; shirts for the listed year are black. The organizers plan pre-race and post-race services at race headquarters, including a dinner and participant orientation the evening before, post-race food and a traditional homemade cookie station, and brief massage services for a nominal fee. The planning team notes operations may be adjusted to meet local health and community guidelines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.