Cape Blossom Marathon
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 12:00 PM AKDT
- Location
- 946 Wanda St, Kotzebue, AK 99752
- Type
- Trail race
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run the only marathon above the Arctic Circle in the US, exploring remote Alaskan terrain and Iñupiaq heritage on a unique dirt, beach, and trail course.
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Quirky
Scenic
Competitive
QuirkyExperience the Cape Blossom Marathon, a distinctive event now in its second year, set in the remote community of Kotzebue, Alaska. This is the only marathon in the United States held above the Arctic Circle, offering a truly unique running adventure. The course navigates a blend of dirt roads, beach, and trail. The race celebrates the rich Iñupiaq heritage of distance running and the community’s deep connection to the land. It's an opportunity to race in a place off the road system, embracing both athletic challenge and cultural appreciation.
From the organizer
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 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.
The race is open to runners from out of region for the registration fee of $150 and to local participants for $25. There will also be a bike category for local participants.
