Juneau2027

Sat, 31 Jul 2027 · Douglas, AK · 270 days

Distance: 42.2 km
Layout: Out and back
Race day: 14°C (57°F)

This USATF-certified, out and back marathon (AK25009FW) and half marathon (AK25008FW) is run at sea level on the lightly traveled, two-lane Douglas Highway in Juneau, Alaska. The scenic course offers views of mountains, glaciers, forests, and the ocean. The start/finish is near the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach, in Douglas, which is about 4 miles away from cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau. Please see the Boston Marathon site (please correct the existing Boston Marathon site hyper-link to https://www.baa.org/races/boston-marathon/qualify/ ) for information about qualifying for the Boston Marathon. The marathon and half marathon are located on Douglas Island, immediately west of Juneau. A short bridge accesses Douglas just north (about 0.5 mile) of downtown Juneau. The official marathon start time is 7 a.m.; Half at 9 a.m. There is ample, free parking, very close to the finish/start area. Please schedule Uber/Lyft/taxi in advance if you don't have a vehicle. The start/finish is very close to a city bus stop, but it doesn't run early enough for the Marathon start: https://juneaucapitaltransit.org/routes/douglas/

Before you go

Pro tips

Racing it

01
Confirm the Start Time
The course field lists 12:00, but the description says the marathon starts at 7 a.m. and the half at 9 a.m.; plan for the earlier times.
From the start time
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Out-and-Back Layout
The marathon is an out-and-back on the lightly traveled, two-lane Douglas Highway at sea level, so you will return on the same road.
From the layout, description
03
Cool Race-Day Temperatures
Typical race-day temperature is 13.9°C, so expect cool conditions, especially for the 7 a.m. marathon start.
From the temperature, start time
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Parking and Rides
There is ample free parking very close to the Sandy Beach start/finish; without a vehicle, schedule Uber/Lyft/taxi in advance because the nearby bus does not run early enough for the marathon.
From the description
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Sandy Beach Start/Finish
The start/finish is near the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach in Douglas, about 4 miles from the cruise ship docks in Downtown Juneau and across a short bridge just north of downtown.
From the description, layout

In Douglas

Getting Around Juneau
Downtown Juneau and Douglas Island are connected by a bridge; downtown is compact and walkable, but plan extra time to cross to Douglas on race day.
Spectator Views
Sandy Beach in Douglas is a good base for watching the start and finish, and the out-and-back route along the Douglas Highway offers roadside viewing.
Recover in Juneau
After the race, take a gentle harbor walk in downtown Juneau or visit the Alaska State Museum; the mountain-and-sea setting rewards a slow recovery day.

Written by AI from the course data and the race's description; city tips are general knowledge. Check race-day details with the organizer.

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