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Kenai River Marathon

Kenai River Marathon, Kenai
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Road runs in United States, Kenai

Distances

  • 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

About

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.

Catering & aid stations

Not specified on the site.

Pacers

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.

Surface mix

  • 100% asphalt

Typical weather in Kenai

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan25°18°
09:58
16:32
Feb28°20°
08:47
17:53
Mar32°22°
08:21
20:08
Apr41°30°
06:48
21:23
May51°40°
05:25
22:40
Jun58°48°
04:36
23:37
Jul61°53°
05:03
23:20
Aug61°53°
06:17
22:04
Sep54°46°
07:32
20:30
Oct43°36°
08:45
18:58
Nov31°24°
09:09
16:32
Dec27°19°
10:09
15:54

Weather data by Open-Meteo

FAQ

When can I register for the event?

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.

When can I get my bib?

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

Where does the race start and end?

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center11471 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai AK 99611

Is KRM a Boston Qualifier?

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.

Is there a time limit for the marathon?

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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