Equinox Marathon

September 21, 2024

Fairbanks

Trail

Distances

Marathon, Half-Marathon

Starting Time

8:00 AM

Fees

$80 - $135

Perfect For

Ready to sign up?

100-500

Challenging

Forested

High: 59°

/ Low: 38°

Going into its 60th year as a full marathon event and its 3rd offering a half marathon race, Equinox Marathon & Half Marathon is a premier running race residing within interior Alaska.

Historical Fun fact: Throughout the 1960s, the Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks, Alaska was named the largest marathon in the world three times!

During the time of year in which this race takes place, runners can expect to be greeted with beautiful autumn leaves of orange and yellow hues, naked yet picturesque trees, and if you’re lucky, some end-of-summer sun and warmth that’ll keep your toes warm throughout the 13.1 trail race.

Of course, participants can also expect the entire Fairbanks community there to cheer them on; as a historical and annually anticipated community event that’s only grown over the years, Equinox is a favourite day amongst locals and participants alike.

Kicking off the race with a single mass start at 8:00 a.m. sharp, this half marathon shares the first 8.5 miles with the full marathon runners while also sharing the final 1.3 miles toward the finish line. This challenging climbing trail course takes runners up and over East Dome, with many ascents and descents along the way. For the first several miles, runners journey through the Skarland Trail area, with water stations at miles 2.1 and 5.3 after passing Muskox Farm. Once runners reach Ann’s Greenhouse at mile 8, they’ll be welcomed with another water station at mile 8.8, right after the course turnaround. They make their way past Lake Kularney and Smith Lake before reaching the finish line near Ester Crossing. Remember, this is largely a community-based event created to bring fun to the people of Fairbanks. As such, runners can enjoy generous cut-off times of 10+ hours. Upon crossing the finish line, runners will then head toward the doors of the Equinox Awards Banquet whereby all participants and spectators gather to celebrate their accomplishments, flaunt their finisher medals, and indulge in food and drink whilst speeches and prizes are being presented.

Equinox Marathon Results

Overview

Going into its 60th year as a full marathon event and its 3rd offering a half marathon race, Equinox Marathon & Half Marathon is a premier running race residing within interior Alaska. Historical Fun fact: Throughout the 1960s, the Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks, Alaska was named the largest marathon in the world three times! During the time of year in which this race takes place, runners can expect to be greeted with beautiful autumn leaves of orange and yellow hues, naked yet picturesque trees, and if you’re lucky, some end-of-summer sun and warmth that’ll keep your toes warm throughout the 13.1 trail race. Of course, participants can also expect the entire Fairbanks community there to cheer them on; as a historical and annually anticipated community event that’s only grown over the years, Equinox is a favourite day amongst locals and participants alike.

Course Description

Past Results

Equinox Marathon Results