King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon

Cordova, AK, USA · July 17, 2027
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Comfortable temps

Mild 55°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. High humidity (85%) will make it harder to cool down through sweat — increase fluid intake accordingly.

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Race Info

The Sockeye Half Marathon is a point-to-point run across the Copper River delta near Cordova, Alaska. The course is mostly flat and sits at sea level, crossing wetlands and streams on its way back toward town. It follows the route of the old Copper River and Northwestern Railroad and is held on the Saturday of Salmon Jam weekend.

Race weekend

Saturday, July 17
9:30 AMSockeye Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
10:30 AMCoho 10K (6.2 mi)
10:45 AMHumpy 5K (3.1 mi)
11:15 AMSmolt 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk (1.0 mi)
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When is the 2027 King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon?

The 2027 King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon will be held on Saturday July 17, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 57°F and a low of 55°F with a 18% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best half marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
55°F
L:53° H:56°
RunScore
8
Conditions
Rain Freq
50%
2 of 4 yrs
Wind3mph
Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
cloudy
50°/51°Light
10
2025
clear-day
54°/58°-
8
2024
rain
58°/63°Light
7
2023
fog
52°/52°-
9