How hilly is the Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon?
The Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon is described as gently rolling.
Decision summary
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
The Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon is described as gently rolling.
The Juneau Marathon and Half-Marathon route starts at 105 Savikko Rd. Douglas, AK 99824 - near the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach in Douglas and finishes at Sandy Beach / Savikko Park, Douglas, AK (out-and-back finishing where it starts). Underfoot, expect paved two-lane road (Douglas and North Douglas Highways) with shoulders/bicycle lanes and sidewalks, at sea level. It passes Douglas Island, Douglas Highway, North Douglas Highway, Gastineau Channel and Mendenhall Glacier vista. Scenic course on lightly travelled Douglas Island highways with water views of the Gastineau Channel and a stunning vista of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Roads are not closed to traffic; runners must stay on the shoulder/bicycle lane and not cross the white fog line into the lane of traffic. 3.