Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Sep 29, 01:00 PM

Running
Marathon
42.2 km
Start: Sep 29, 01:00 PM
Running
Half Marathon
21.1 km
Start: Sep 29, 01:00 PM
Running
Fun Run 5K
5 km
Start: Sep 29, 02:30 PM
The Kenai River Marathon offers a scenic 26.2-mile journey through Alaska’s Playground, starting and finishing at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce with race-day festivities including a speaker and early bib pickup.
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Pacemakers and pacers are not explicitly detailed on the site; refer to the event page or contact organizers for pacer information specific to each start wave.
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Registration opens on January 1, 2025. Registration ends on Tuesday, September 23rd at 8:30pm. There is NO SAME DAY registration, and the cutoff has been moved up to 5 days before the event.
There are 3 days you can get your bib. All at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce. Early Bib Pickup – Friday 09/26/2025: 12:00PM – 5:00PMBib Pickup and Speaker – 09/27/2025: TBDRace Check-in & Bib Pickup – 09/28/2025: 7:00AM – 8:30AM
The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center11471 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611
While the Kenai River Marathon was previously a Boston Qualifier, it is not currently a qualifier due to the construction on the Kenai Highway. We intend on recertifying the course eventually, though we cannot guarantee a specific date.
No, however services are not obligated to continue after 4PM. This includes Water Stations, Kenai Chamber Building Usage, Timing, etc.Any services offered beyond this point is from the generosity of volunteers.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:20:19 AM
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