Rolling certified out and backcourse set in beautiful scenic Wrangell along the Inside Passage of Alaska, complete with aid stations and support staff. Course runs on cement sidewalk and pavement roads. A large section is along the waterfront where you may see a whale or seals, and will always see eagles. Make it a family vacation and spend a few days seeing the spectacular sights that define Alaska.
VIEW MAP
Click on this Link www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=545905 to View the Map and Route for the Marathon.
- The Full, 1/2, and 5K are out and back.
- Mile markers and turnaround points will be labled for each event.
- Aide stations will be set up to provide snacks, Gatoraide, and water at mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 13.5.
Registration fees
Bearfest Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$50.00Dec 3 – Jul 25
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$65.00Jul 25 – Jul 25
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Half Marathon Closed
Online registration closed-
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$10.00Dec 3 – Jul 25
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$15.00Jul 25 – Jul 25
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5K Walk and Run Closed
Online registration closed-
approximate
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FreeDec 3 – Jul 25
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$15.00Jul 25 – Jul 25
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Logistics
Boeing 737 jet service twice daily on Alaska Airlines www.alaskaair.com
Alaska Marine Highway ferry service: www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/
Boat shuttle from Petersburg. Call local operators.
LODGING IN WRANGELL
Alaska Sourdough Lodge |
907-874-3613 |
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Stikine Inn |
907-874-3383 |
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Thunderbird Motel |
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907-874-3322 |
Bed and Breakfasts
Rooney’s Roost |
907-874-2026 |
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Grandview |
907-874-3225 |
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Zimovia |
907-874-2626 |
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Kick It |
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907-874-4242 |
Fennimore’s |
907-874-3012 |
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Wandering Channel |
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907-874-4567 |
Summit |
907-874-2402 |
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Mt Dewey Garden Guesthouse |
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907-874-3110 |
For more info: Wrangell CVB - www.wrangell.com
Event schedule
- Wed, February 4, 2015 12:20 AM - Bearfest Marathon Registration begins at Race Roster
- Sat, July 25, 2015 5:00 PM - Pasta Feed and salmon bake at Carving Shed downtown Wrangell - last chance to pre register
- Sun, July 26, 2015 7:00 AM - Final Registration and gear check - Nolan Center
- Sun, July 26, 2015 8:00 AM - Simultaneous Start of all events - Nolan Center
Contact information
- Event contact
- Sylvia Ettefagh
- fun@alaskabearfest.org
- Phone
- +1 907-874-2998
- Website
- Visit website