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63rd Annual Equinox Marathon and Relay

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

calendar_today 19 Sep, 2026

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sell $90.00

About the Event

The Equinox Marathon is the premier running event in Interior Alaska. With most of the course on trails and a challenging climb up and over Ester Dome—and up and over it again!—it is a challenging marathon that will test your running abilities and emotional fortitude. The event starts and finishes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Beluga Field. The event features the option of a three leg relay event, as well, that is run at the same time as the marathon and covering the full course. Marathon runners will endure approximately 3,300' of vertical climb. Weather on the day of the event can be highly variable, ranging from pleasant late summer/early fall conditions to unpleasant wintery conditions. Mirroring the weather conditions, course conditions can be highly variable as well. There are nine aid stations along the course, and one at the finish line. The race is sponsored by Running Club North. NOTE: Online registration closes at 11:59pm on September 17!

Races Offered

Marathon - Hike

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

Marathon Relay

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

Marathon Run

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

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08:00

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$90.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Fairbanks.

thermostat Temperature

4.2° / 11.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

1.3° / 8.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 27m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

7.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

80.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:15

nightlight Sunset

20:14

About Fairbanks

Learn more about the host city, Fairbanks.

Fairbanks is a town in interior Alaska. With 31,000 inhabitants (2019), and 98,000 in Fairbanks North Star Borough, it is Alaska's second-largest city. A junction of several major highways, will be a likely stop of most visitors to the state.