3022 Ft. (NR)

synopsis

Mt. Marathon. The second oldest trail race in America, Mt. Marathon originated in Seward, Alaska as a bar bet in 1907 and remained a secret to Alaskan runners for most of its history. Recently, top athletes from across the state and country have consistently drawn 40,000 spectators for the annual 4th of July contest and firmly cemented Mt. Marathon as the crown jewel of Alaskan mountain running.