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King Salmon Marathon

Cordova, AK
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Description

The King Salmon Marathon course is mostly flat and follows the old Copper River railroad route which led to the Kennicott Copper mines.

The marathon starts at 27 mile bridge - one of the many bridges that span the Copper River. The first half of the course is gravel road - with little to no traffic. Because the area is still wild, moose and bear are occasionally encountered.

Runners pass the "Mudhole Smith" airport at mile 13. Paved road then spans the Copper River delta.

The last 10km, are run along the blue waters of Eyak Lake.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Saturday, July 20, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Mostly on Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 56°F (13°C)
Average High: 64°F (17°C)
Average Low: 47° F (8°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 99.04
Course Score: 99.36


Race Size

2024: 14 Finishers
2023: 28 Finishers
2022: 13 Finishers
2021: 18 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 33 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 0%
2023: 7.1%
2022: 0%
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 65°F  (18°C)
Low: 53°F  (12°C)

Race Start Conditions

56°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 77%

Overcast
ENE 3 mph

PR Score

984.1

Course Score

99.36





How does the King Salmon Marathon Rank?


The King Salmon Marathon was the 551st largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 588th largest in 2022.

This year no finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.1% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the King Salmon Marathon the 265th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 362nd highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 99.36 ranks it as the 126th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 1st fastest course in Alaska.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are slightly above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the King Salmon Marathon a PR Score of 99.04. This PR Score ranks it as the 139th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 1st fastest in Alaska.

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King Salmon Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 81 feet (24m)
Min Elevation: 18 feet (5m)

Elevation Gain: 315 feet (96m)
Elevation Loss: 322 feet (98m)


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Course updated 01/02/2024



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