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2023 Bib Numbers and Waves Assigned!

2023 Bib Numbers and Waves Assigned!

May 20, 2023 2023 bib numbers and waves have been assigned! To find your bib number (listed alphabetically), simply visit ...
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Volunteer Signup has Opened!

Volunteer Signup has Opened!

Volunteer signup has opened! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c45aca62eabfbc43-mount#/ There are plenty of spots available on July 3 and July 4 both on the ...
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Online Auction Monday May 1 at 5:30 p.m.!

Online Auction Monday May 1 at 5:30 p.m.!

Online Auction For 2023 For the women’s and men’s races, additional race spots are offered through an online auction on ...
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2023 Logo Contest Winner Announced!

2023 Logo Contest Winner Announced!

Danielle Sukhlall of Fairbanks is the winner of the 2023 Mount Marathon logo contest. Her entry depicts five runners atop ...
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2023 Logo Contest open March 1-31!

2023 Logo Contest open March 1-31!

of Commerce Mount Marathon Race 2023 Logo Contest In addition to their logo being used for all MMR 2023 promotional ...
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2023 Registration is Open March 1-31

2023 Registration is Open March 1-31

Registration for the 95th Mount Marathon Race will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 1 and runs through midnight on ...
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New for 2022: Our Livestream and Finish Cam!

New for 2022: Our Livestream and Finish Cam!

LIVESTREAM and FINISH CAM For the first time, the Mount Marathon Race in 2022 will attempt a Livestream of the ...
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2022 Race Preview — JUNIORS

2022 Race Preview — JUNIORS

By MATIAS SAARI Olive Jordan could hardly believe her ears when told her that she was needed at the 2021 ...
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2022 Race Preview — WOMEN

2022 Race Preview — WOMEN

By MATIAS SAARI If hometown hero Hannah Lafleur is going to win a third Mount Marathon, she’ll likely have to ...
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2022 Race Preview - MEN

2022 Race Preview – MEN

By MATIAS SAARI David Norris’ late withdrawal from the 2022 Mount Marathon has turned the men’s race up for grabs ...
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Racer Email #4 — Results Tracking, Awards, Door Prizes & More

Racer Email #4 — Results Tracking, Awards, Door Prizes & More

Mount Marathon Racers, we're 4 days out. Time to get informed! We hope you’ve trained on the mountain recently and ...
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2022 Racer Email #3 — Reminders for Mount Marathon Race

2022 Racer Email #3 — Reminders for Mount Marathon Race

After three long years, we’re thankful to again hold the race and the festival on the Fourth of July. We’re returning ...
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2022 Safety Video

Safety Video from Max Romey Productions First-time racers must attend the Safety Meeting (with their parent if a junior racer) at ...
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2022 Racer Email #2 — First-time Racers/ Safety Tours

Hello, first-time racers! (or parents of rookies) This year Mount Marathon has a record number of about 250 first-time racers ...
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2022 Racer Email #1 — Bib & Wave Assignments/Online Auction/Volunteer Link/Safety Tours

2022 Racer Email #1 — Bib & Wave Assignments/Online Auction/Volunteer Link/Safety Tours

Dear 2022 Mount Marathon entrants, Race day is just 5 weeks away! Please read the following important announcements: 1) BIB AND ...
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Safety Tours Offered June 18 and 25!

Safety Tours Offered June 18 and 25!

Safety Tours June 18 and June 25!  WHAT: Safety tours led by veteran Mount Marathon runners WHEN: Saturday June 18 ...
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Sign up to volunteer!

Sign up to volunteer!

The Mount Marathon Race wouldn't be possible without several hundred dedicated volunteers! All sorts of positions are available on the ...
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2022 Mount Marathon logo unveiled!

2022 Mount Marathon logo unveiled!

Ireland Hicks is the winner of the 2022 Mount Marathon Race Logo Contest! Her unique design shows the Barrier Islands ...
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2022 Registration is open March 1 -31

2022 Registration is open March 1 -31

Registration for the 94th Mount Marathon Race opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 1 and runs through midnight on March ...
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Did I make the Top 50% of my Age Group?

Did I make the Top 50% of my Age Group?

Registration for the 2022 Mount Marathon Race begins on March 1. One of the main criteria for determining whether you ...
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2022 logo contest opens!

2022 logo contest opens!

of Commerce Mount Marathon Race 2022 Logo Contest In addition to their logo being used for all MMR 2022 promotional ...
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Salomon Signs on as Presenting Sponsor for Mount Marathon Race

Salomon Signs on as Presenting Sponsor for Mount Marathon Race

Salomon Signs on as Presenting Sponsor for Mount Marathon Race Salomon signs three-year contract as the event’s exclusive footwear sponsor ...
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Rules Changes For 2021 & 2022

Rules Changes For 2021 & 2022

NOTE: The rules below were approved by the Mount Marathon Race Committee in early 2020. Due to the 2020 cancellation, ...
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Saari Hired as MMR Race Director

Saari Hired as MMR Race Director

Seward’s famous Mount Marathon Race has hired Matias Saari to be its race director. Saari, an Anchorage runner and race organizer, ...
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2021 Racer Email #8: IMPORTANT: FINAL INFO!

2021 Racer Email #8: IMPORTANT: FINAL INFO!

We're thrilled to be back for the 93rd running! Please review this final important information. BIB PICKUP Get your bib, ...
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2021 Racer Email #7: New Start and Finish Protocols    

2021 Racer Email #7: New Start and Finish Protocols    

The wave starts and finish protocols will be a bit different this year. Please follow our plan to ensure a ...
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Seward Museum exhibit honors Hitt and Junior Mount Marathon Race

Seward Museum exhibit honors Hitt and Junior Mount Marathon Race

Little did Ryan Davidson know that a visit to the Seward Community Library & Museum this past May would result ...
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2021 Racer Email #6: Come For the Bib, Stay for the Salomon Fun!

2021 Racer Email #6: Come For the Bib, Stay for the Salomon Fun!

The Mount Marathon Race and Salomon are teaming up for a fun night at Skinny Raven Downtown! First, here's the ...
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2021 Racer Email #5: COVID Isn't Over — Mount Marathon Still Has Mitigation

2021 Racer Email #5: COVID Isn’t Over — Mount Marathon Still Has Mitigation

Mitigations for the 2021 MMR Impact Every Racer The pandemic situation in Alaska has improved substantially in recent months, and ...
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