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Alaska > Frank Maier Marathon & Half Marathon
Juneau,
AK
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Date
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Event
Details
Runners get the chance to trek along the shore of Douglas Island, just
south of downtown Juneau, at the annual running of the Southeast Road
Runners Club's Frank Maier Marathon & Half Marathon, which
follows the moderately hilly highway along the Gastineau Channel and
features views of the nearby Mendenhall Glacier and the Juneau Icefield
as well as the nearby mountains, forests and the waters of the canals
and channels fed by Pacific Ocean just offshore.
Both the half and the full marathons in this event start at Sandy Beach
in Savikko Park on Douglas Island, which lies just south of the city,
and follow out-and-back routes along the northern edge of the island
along the Douglas Highway. Except for the moderately hilly terrain
along the route, there are no significant elevation changes to speak
of, as the race is run at about sea level -- those running the half
experience an overall elevation gain of about 75 feet, while those
running the full will climb a maximum of about 150 feet.
Just under 170 runners completed both races combined at the race's 2008
running, with an estimated 48 runners crossing the finish line in the
full marathon and 119 completing the half marathon (also called the
Douglas Island Half Marathon). The two races
feature separate starting times, as the full begins at 7:00 AM while
the half marathon begins at 9:00 AM -- runners who expect to finish
with slower starting times in either race are welcome to start an hour
earlier. A post-race barbecue is also held for all participants,
starting at 10:45 AM.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located along the glacial areas in Alaska's southeastern corner, at the
base of Mount Juneau and about 30 miles east of Glacier Bay National
Park and Preserve, the city of Juneau typically experiences milder
weather than the state's interior, as summertime weather conditions
bring plenty of sun as well as rain. In August, the city's average
monthly temperatures range between 63°F and 48°F, while
precipitation totals average around 5.37 inches for the month.
Fees
2009 fees:
$17 for pre-registered runners
$20 on the day of the race
Registration
Registration for the summer 2010 running of Alaska's Frank Maier
Marathon & Half Marathon. Please check back later for updated
information on how to sign up for the race, or visit the website shown
below.
Website
www.southeastroadrunners.org
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