MCCARTHY HALF MARATHON
AND 5-MILE RUNS
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Come run with us in America’s largest National Park, Wrangell-St. Elias, where epic views and adventurous people make the McCarthy half-marathon and 5 mile runs, unlike any other race.
Register online ahead of time or in person from 10:45-11:45am at Glacier View Campground. Race starts at noon.
Sunday, September 5th, 2021
The race starts at Glacier View Campground at mile 59 of the McCarthy Road. The route goes up to Kennecott National Historic Landmark and back down to historic, downtown McCarthy. The route follows gravel, dirt roads and packed dirt trails.
Route Description:
Start at Glacier View Campground. Finish in downtown McCarthy. The race starts on the McCarthy Road, crosses both footbridges over the Kennicott River and follows the Wagon Road. The 5 Miler turnaround is located where the Wagon Road meets the main road by the mail shack. The half marathon route keeps following the Wagon Road to Kennecott, then climbs to the top of the Mill Building, cross National Creek, and then follow the main road down to the mail shack and back to McCarthy.
Water stations and outhouses are marked on the map. The route will be marked with flagging and signs.
Entry fee is $30 for adults and $15 for participants under 16 years old. All proceeds benefit the Wrangell Mountains Center.
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Thanks to our sponsors! Agnew::Beck, New North Consulting, Skinny Raven Sports
Banner Photo by Josheph Donohue