King Salmon Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady pace
Runners will face a temperature rise from 52°F to 61°F during the race. With a gentle breeze from the SE at 6 mph and high humidity at 81%, it’s advisable to maintain a steady pace and stay hydrated. The cool start allows for an aggressive start, but caution is key as temperatures increase.
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Cordova is surrounded by extraordinary ecosystems that combine to form one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments and host to a thriving wild salmon migration. We now host participants from all over the world, and in one of Alaska’s most beautiful and friendliest communities. We have welcomed runners from Japan, Australia, Brazil, Norway, and several states in the continental U.S.A such as New York and Florida – plus many more. Some people come back year after year, and we hope that you will do the same. Our salmon runs are dedicated to the five species of salmon native to our area. Source
Historical Weather
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 |  | 52°/60° | - | 48° | |
2024 |  | 54°/66° | Light | 52° | |
2023 |  | 52°/57° | - | 52° |