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Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon

August 22, 2027 · 8:30 AMAnchorage, Alaska, United States

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Race Day

57°F

52–64°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

197ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft

Crowd Rating

3/ 10

Moderate spectator support

The Lowdown

Humpy's Marathon is the marathon of the Anchorage RunFest, a late-summer running weekend in downtown Anchorage that is separate from the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon in June. The 2027 race on Sunday, August 22 is the 30th anniversary of Humpy's Marathon. The USATF-certified course starts downtown, heads west on 6th Avenue and then north onto the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, turns around at the former Blue Bridge and returns to the finish. It passes Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier and a partner race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships. The start is at 8:30 AM and the course closes at 3:30 PM. Entry is $80 until December 31, 2026 and rises in steps to $120 in race week; registration opens December 1, 2026. The proceeds support the Anchorage Running Club.

Previous edition results — 2026

Course Highlights: 01Westchester Lagoon – lagoon passed on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
02Earthquake Park – park on the coastal trail section of the course.
03Point Woronzof – point on the coastal trail along the route.
04Blue Bridge – the former bridge where runners turn around before heading back.
05Chester Creek Trail – trail section on the way back toward downtown.
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 5K
Time Limit: 7 hours (course closes at 3:30 PM)
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Methods: Entry is online through RunSignup, starting December 1, 2026.
Runners can change events themselves in RunSignup, and the fee may rise depending on the event chosen.
Anchorage Running Club members get a $10 discount applied automatically at checkout.
Eligibility: The marathon is open to ages 16 to 100.
Strollers, skateboards and pets are not allowed in any race.
Personal pacers are not allowed, and a runner who receives outside assistance may be disqualified.
Required Documents: Bibs are picked up on Friday and Saturday, and there is no race day bib pickup.
Someone else can pick up your packet if they bring signed permission.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable, with no exceptions.
Entries and bibs cannot be given, sold or exchanged to another person.
Entry fees cannot be rolled over to another year.

Book Stay

01: The marathon course is USATF certified.
02: The Providence Alaska Children's Hospital Kids 2K is free for children aged 12 and under.
03: The Military Mile is free for current and former service members.
04: A gear check area at the start and finish holds bags marked with your bib number.
05: Moose and bears live around Anchorage, and runners should report any sighting to a race marshal.
06: Average August temperatures in Anchorage are 50 to 64 degrees F.

Questions about the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon 2027

When is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon 2027?

Sunday, August 22, 2027.

Where is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon?

Anchorage, Alaska, United States.

What time does the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon start?

The race starts at 8:30 AM, local time.

What is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon time limit?

7 hours (course closes at 3:30 PM).

How do I enter the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon 2027?

Registration has not opened yet. Dec 1, 2026: Registration opens. Aug 22, 2027: Race Day. Ways in: Entry is online through RunSignup, starting December 1, 2026; Runners can change events themselves in RunSignup, and the fee may rise depending on the event chosen; Anchorage Running Club members get a $10 discount applied automatically at checkout.

How much does the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon 2027 cost?

Marathon: $80.

What is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon elevation gain?

60 m (197 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Relatively flat course.

What is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon course like?

It passes Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park and Point Woronzof.

What is the weather like at the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon?

Race-day temperatures are usually 11–18 °C (52–64 °F). Feels cool.

Where are the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon results?

The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results

Is the Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon a Boston qualifier?

Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.

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