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Cape Blossom Marathon

calendar_today 29 Aug, 2026

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Cape Blossom Marathon

About the Event

This is the second year of an exciting new race in Alaska—and the only marathon in the United States held above the Arctic Circle. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles), racing along a unique course that combines dirt roads, beach, and trail. The race is open to runners, hikers, beach combers, and berry pickers! There will also be a bike category for local participants. 

The event is hosted by the community of Kotzebue, Alaska, a remote town located off the road system on the Northwest coast, above the Arctic Circle. The Iñupiaq lands have a long tradition of distance running and spirited athletic competition. The Cape Blossom Marathon celebrates both this rich heritage and the community’s evolving relationship with the land. 

To register, please select the $0 option on runsignup and complete your registration by paying the City of Kotzebue directly. Call 907-442-3401 to pay or email for electronic payment. The entry fee is $100 with a 75% discount for local participants. 

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Races Offered

Cape Blossom Marathon

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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12:00

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$0.00

Cape Blossom half-marathon

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Kotzebue.

thermostat Temperature
8.9° / 13.4°
wb_sunny Feels like
4.5° / 10.4°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
6h 49m
water_drop Avg rainfall
4.3 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
17.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
81.8%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:26
nightlight Sunset
18:26

About Kotzebue

Learn more about the host city, Kotzebue.

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Kotzebue is a town of 3,200 people in Arctic Alaska. It's an important regional hub and a launching point for flights to remote Arctic wilderness reserves.

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