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Alaska Salmon Runs

Sat July 18 2026
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Alaska Salmon Runs

Sat July 18, 2026
Cordova, AK 99574 US Directions

King Salmon Marathon

Marathoners will be driven on a bus out to the race start (it's a point to point course), shuttle departs the hospital parking lot at 6:15 a.m. The marathon starts at the 27-mile bridge on the Copper River Highway, one of the many bridges that span the Copper River. The first half of the course is gravel road with little to no traffic, the second half is paved. June temperatures range from low 50s - 75F. Water stations are located along the course every 4 - 5 miles, starting with mile 5 of the marathon. A porta-potty is located at mile 16 on the marathon course, and USFS outhouse bathrooms are also located at mile 5 and mile 20 on the course.
Start Time:
7:00am AKDT
End Time:
1:30pm AKDT
Price:
$70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $80.00 after July 10, 2026 at 5:00pm AKDT
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Sockeye Half Marathon

Half-marathoners will be driven on a shuttle bus to the race start (this is a point-to-point course), bus departs the hospital parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The course is mostly flat, traversing the Copper River delta and its many wetlands and streams. Water stations are located along the course every 4 miles. A porta-potty is located at Mile 4 on the course (USFS kiosk), and a USFS outhouse bathroom is located at Mile 8 on the course (Eyak River boat launch).
Start Time:
9:30am AKDT
End Time:
1:30pm AKDT
Price:
$70.00 Race Fee + $5.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $80.00 after July 10, 2026 at 5:00pm AKDT
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Coho 10K

Shuttle van will take runners to the race start, vans depart from the hospital parking lot at 10:00 a.m.
Start Time:
10:30am AKDT
End Time:
1:30pm AKDT
Price:
$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm AKDT
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Humpy 5K

Shuttle van will take runners to the race start, vans depart from the hospital parking lot at 10:30 a.m.
Start Time:
10:45am AKDT
End Time:
1:30pm AKDT
Price:
$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm AKDT
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Smolt 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Race start is at 11:15 a.m. in front of the Cordova Community Medical Center on Chase Ave.
Start Time:
11:15am AKDT
End Time:
1:30pm AKDT
Price:
$25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends July 15, 2026 at 5:00pm AKDT
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