King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon

Cordova, AK, USA · July 17, 2027
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King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon race day weather

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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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About the King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon

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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King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon FAQ

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.

What is the weather usually like for the King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2023 to 2026), it averaged 53°F at the start and 56°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2024 and 2026).

What was the hottest King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 63°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 50°F.

What was the windiest King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon?

Of the 4 years on record, 2026 was the windiest, with wind averaging 5 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 0 mph.

King Salmon Sockeye Half Marathon weather history

Based on 4 years of data
Avg Temp
55°F
L:53° H:56°
RunScore
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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