Girdwood Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, steady conditions
Runners will face temperatures rising from 28°F to 41°F during the race. Winds will be light at 8 mph from the SW, providing a slight tailwind throughout. With average humidity at 71% and a dew point of 26°F, runners should feel comfortable but may want to dress in layers to maintain warmth.
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Race Info
The Girdwood Marathon is a trail marathon through the Girdwood Valley near Alaska's Alyeska Resort. It starts and finishes at the Alyeska Daylodge and links more than a dozen singletrack trails, including Winner Creek, the Iditarod Trail, and Bird-to-Gird, through temperate rainforest with a hand-tram river crossing along the way. It has run each October since at least 2019 as a fundraiser for the Girdwood Nordic Ski Club. Organizers warn it is not a beginner course: miles 22 to 24 are notoriously tough, and race day is usually wet.
