The rolling course for the Bearfest race is set in beautiful, scenic Wrangell along the Inside Passage of Alaska, complete with aid stations and support staff. The course runs mostly on cement sidewalk and pavement roads. A large section is along the waterfront where you may see whales, seals, and certainly eagles. Make a vacation out of it to enjoy the festivities and spend a few days seeing the spectacular sights that define Alaska! Please contact us with any questions at fun@alaskabearfest.org.
There will be a pre-race meeting/pasta feed the night before (Saturday, July 30th). Check out the Alaska Bearfest Facebook page for updates and posted schedules closer to the event.
The winner of the Full Marathon receives a trip for two to the Anan Bear Observatory. Participation medals are awarded to all half and full marathon runners.
- The 5K course is a loop, the half and full marathons are out and back
- Mile markers and turnaround points will be labled for each event.
- Aide stations will be set up to provide snacks, Gatorade, and water at mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 13.5
- Find the course maps & elevations here: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1dba302--19?u=i
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Registration fees
Full Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00May 1 – Jul 30
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$65.00Jul 31 – Jul 31
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$20.00May 1 – Jul 30
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$35.00Jul 31 – Jul 31
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5K Walk and Run Closed
Online registration closed-
approximate
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FreeMay 1 – Jul 30
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$15.00Jul 31 – Jul 31
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Logistics
TRANSPORTATION
- Boeing 737 jet service twice daily on Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com
- Alaska Marine Highway ferry service: www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/
- Water taxi from Petersburg or POW. Call local boat operators.
LODGING IN WRANGELL
Find contact info for all lodging & accommodations in Wrangell here: https://www.wrangellalaska.org/visitorservices/places-stay
For more information about Wrangell in general and how to make the most out of your visit, check out www.wrangellalaska.org and www.alaskabearfest.org!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sylvia Ettefagh
- fun@alaskabearfest.org
- Phone
- +1 907-874-2998
- Website
- Visit website
