Rolling course set in beautiful scenic Wrangell along the Inside Passage of Alaska, complete with aid stations and support staff. Course runs on cement sidewalk and pavement roads. A large section is along the waterfront where you may see a whale or seals, and will always see eagles. Make it a family vacation and spend a few days seeing the spectacular sights that define Alaska.
VIEW MAP
Click on this Link
legacy.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=607406
to View the Map and Route for the Marathon.
- The Full, 1/2, and 5K are out and back.
- Mile markers and turnaround points will be labled for each event.
- Aide stations will be set up to provide snacks, Gatoraide, and water at mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 13.5.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Bearfest Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00Jan 1 – Jul 26
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$65.00Jul 26 – Jul 25
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Jan 1 – Jul 26
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$25.00Jul 26 – Jul 25
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5K Walk and Run Closed
Online registration closed-
approximate
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FreeJan 1 – Jul 26
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$15.00Jul 26 – Jul 25
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Logistics
Boeing 737 jet service twice daily on Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com
Alaska Marine Highway ferry service: www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/
Boat shuttle from Petersburg. Call local operators.
LODGING IN WRANGELL
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| Stikine Inn | www.stikineinn.com | 907-874-3383 |
| Wrangell Hostel | 907-874-3534 | |
| RV and Tent Camping | Parks and Recreation RV/Tent camping | 907-874-2444 |
Bed and Breakfasts
| Rooney's Roost | www.rooneysroost.com | 907-874-2026 |
| That Place | www.thatplaceak.com | 907-874-3093 |
| Grandview B&B | www.grandviewbnb.com | 907-874-3225 |
| Wandering Channel | www.wanderingchannel.com | 907-305-0783 |
| Be Still B&B | www.summitcharters.com | 907-874-2402 |
| Mt. Dewey Garden Guest House | mtdeweygardenguesthouse.blogspot.com | 907-874-3110 |
| Dockside Wrangell | www.docksidewrangell.com | 907-305-0222 |
| Cozy Corner B&B | 907-874-3686 | |
| Zimovia B&B | www.zimoviabnb.com | 907-305-0345 |
| Armstrong Rents | 907-874-2667 | |
| Wrangell Extended Stay | www.wrangellextendedstay.com | 907-305-1117 |
For more info: Wrangell CVB - www.wrangell.com
Course map with elevations. Please note - this is not exact. The course is a USTAF certified course.
Event schedule
- Wed, November 13, 2019 12:20 AM - Bearfest Marathon Registration begins at Race Roster
- Sat, July 25, 2020 6:00 PM - Pasta feed, meet and greet! Saturday, 6pm at the Nolan Center
- Sun, July 26, 2020 6:00 AM - Final Registration and gear check - Nolan Center
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sylvia Ettefagh
- fun@alaskabearfest.org
- Phone
- +1 907-874-2998
- Website
- Visit website
