Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Distance
- Half Marathon
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run a unique half marathon trail race through Alaska's beautiful agricultural lands, featuring barley fields, mountain views, and post-race festivities.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveGreat for
- Military & First Responders
Military & First RespondersDiscover the inaugural Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon, a summer trail race in Alaska's agricultural heartland. Hosted by the Alaska Flour Company, this event guides you through a scenic loop of gravel roads and dirt trails, offering continuous views of barley fields, fireweed, and majestic mountains. The course is mostly flat with some uneven terrain and potential wind gusts, providing a true trail experience without any paved sections. With a generous 4.5-hour time limit, walkers are warmly welcomed to enjoy the journey. Celebrate your finish with post-race festivities at the…
What to expect
- Experience a summer trail half marathon on gravel roads and dirt trails, with no paved sections.
- Enjoy continuous views of Delta's agricultural lands, barley fields, fireweed, and mountains.
- Celebrate your accomplishment with post-race festivities, recovery food, and beverages at the mill.
Standout details
- Inaugural race in 2026
- No paved roads on course
- Generous 4.5-hour time limit
- Trophy and lodge gift certificate for top finishers
Perks & features
- Awards
- Shirt
Awards
ShirtFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Course surface
Mixed terrain
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
The Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon is a non-profit half marathon trail race hosted by the Alaska Flour Company in Delta Junction, Alaska and benefiting the Delta High School Booster Club. The course starts near the Alaska Flour Company barley mill and follows a mix of gravel roads & dirt trails around a loop through Delta's beautiful agricultural lands. There are NO paved roads! While the course is relatively flat with only a few minor hills, this is a trail race so expect uneven terrain and perhaps a few muddy spots. Several long straightaways allow runners to focus on their paces as they pass by fields of barley and fireweed, as long as they don't get distracted by the nonstop views of the mountains!
The race is open to everyone ages 10 and up. All participants aged 19 and younger on race day receive a youth discount of $15 off the full adult entry fee. Active Duty service members, especially those stationed at Fort Greely, Fort Wainwright, and Eielson AFB are encouraged to participate and may take $15 off their entry fee with the coupon code "MILITARY" at checkout. Walkers are welcome! A generous time limit of 4.5 hours (20:30/mile pace) means everyone can enjoy the event without stressing over time cutoffs. Professional chip timing by Frosty Feet Timing will be provided along with aid stations every few miles along the course. All participants receive a T-shirt included with their entry fee, and the top 3 male and female runners will receive trophy recognition. The overall male and female champions will also receive a $175 gift certificate courtesy of Tangle Lakes Lodge, good for a cabin and canoe rental at their adventure lodge on the Denali Highway. Celebrate your accomplishment with post-race festivities at the mill with recovery food and beverages provided by our race sponsors.
The 2026 race will be the inaugural race! Help spread the word about the race to everyone who may be interested in participating, whether as a runner, a volunteer, or a sponsor. Let's turn this rugged half marathon race into a premier event that people from Interior Alaska and beyond will enjoy year after year!