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 www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=545905 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
Bearfest Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00Feb 2 – Jul 29
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$65.00Jul 29 – Jul 30
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00Feb 2 – Jul 29
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$25.00Jul 29 – Jul 30
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5K Walk and Run Closed
Online registration closed-
approximate
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FreeFeb 2 – Jul 29
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$15.00Jul 29 – Jul 30
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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
Event schedule
- Wed, November 15, 2017 12:20 AM - Bearfest Marathon Registration begins at Race Roster
- Sat, July 28, 2018 6:00 PM - Pasta feed, meet and greet! Saturday, 6pm at the Nolan Center
- Sun, July 29, 2018 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
