calendar_today 27 Sep, 2026 – 28 Sep, 2026
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sell $20.00 – $125.00
Welcome to the Kenai River Marathon!
There is NO race day registration! Registration will open 1/1/26 and close on 9/15/26.
Due to road construction, the 2026 KRM will not be a Boston Qualifier!
RACE DAY - September 27, 2026
Full, Relay & Half Marathon Start Time - 9:00am from Kenai Visitor Center
5k Fun Run Start Time - 9:30am from Kenai Visitor Center
Bib pickup times and days will be announced closer to the event. Please check the website and facebook for more information after July 2026.
Race Day bib pick up will be at the Kenai Visitor Center beginning at 7:00am. Bib pick up will NOT be an option at the start line.
Please be sure to plan accordingly for the 9:00am start!
Portions of the proceeds generated from the Kenai River Marathon will go to support the development of parks and recreation in and around Kenai.
The Kenai River Marathon is hosted by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center in partnership with the City of Kenai, as well as many community volunteers.
There are 3 days you can get your bib. All at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce.
Early Bib Pickup – Friday 09/24/2026: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
Bib Pickup and Speaker – 09/26/2026: 4:30-6:30pm
Race Check-in & Bib Pickup – 09/27/2026: 7:00AM – 8:30AM
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
17:00
$125.00
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:00
$25.00
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:00
$20.00
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 42.2K
Type — Running
17:00
$65.00
Sep 27, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
17:00
$55.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Kenai.
Learn more about the host city, Kenai.
Kenai is a town of 8,000 people (2018) in Southcentral Alaska.
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