97TH RUNNING — FOURTH OF JULY, 2025

Priority Registration and Lottery Registration Period:

OPENS March 1, CLOSES March 31, 2025.

Lottery Entrants

Lottery entry is a two-step process.

Step 1 — Register for the lottery group at lotterygroup.mountmarathon.com and pay the lottery entry fee (You are NOT done after this step!).
Step 2 — Navigate to register.mountmarathon.com/signup to register for your respective event and pre-authorize registration payment. You will not be charged for the race entry unless you win the lottery. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you complete Step 1 but fail to complete Step 2, then you will NOT be entered in the lottery. 

Priority Racers

• Check your email — Priority racers will receive an email from RunSignup by 8 a.m. on March 1 with a link to register and subject line “Reserved Entry for Mount Marathon”.
• Didn’t get an email? — If you believe you have priority status and don’t receive an email: 1) check your spam folder 2) contact director@mountmarathon.com by MARCH 31 if you need assistance.
  
• 10-year status invitations —  Those with 10-year status who did not race in either 2023 or 2024 will NOT automatically receive an email invitation. These people must email director@mountmarathon.com before March 31 and request an invitation.

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Join the community of Seward for the 97th Mount Marathon Race on the Fourth of July!

The route – men and women cover the whole mountain and juniors go halfway – features a grueling climb and treacherous descent of Mount Marathon, the majestic peak that overlooks Seward and Resurrection Bay. We welcome bold mountain runners from around the U.S. and overseas to join Alaskans in pursuit of a common goal: to safely complete this iconic footrace, whether chasing the podium or simply trying to reach the finish line in one piece.

Mount Marathon awaits you. It’s a thrill for runners and spectators!