Kenai River Marathon

10/07/2026

Here are some photos from the 2026 Kenai River Marathon Event.
Thank you to GP media for capturing these moments for our runners!
Have photos from the race? Share them below, we'd love to see them!

10/07/2026

Thank you KDLL 91.9 FM for covering this year's race!

The full 26.2-mile course takes runners from Old Town Kenai to Soldotna and back. Racers could choose between the full length, a half-marathon, a 5K run or a team relay.

09/27/2026

Congratulations to this year's winners!!🏅
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon! 🏃‍♀️
Your dedication, energy, and passion made this event unforgettable! 🙌 See you next year!

09/27/2026

Grab some delicious food from Echo Lake Superior Meats & Processing food truck and a bubbly drink from Bubble Bees Soda Bar while we cheer on our runners today!

09/27/2026

Want to watch the race results live?
Check out https://my.raceresult.com/425887/

Help us cheer on our Kenai River Marathon runners! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

2026 Kenai River Marathon, 1/2 Marthon, Relay,5k, 09/27/2026, Kenai, Ak

09/27/2026

IT'S RACE DAY!
The 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon is HERE! 🎉

Runners, it's time to lace up, get moving and enjoy an incredible day in Kenai!

Race Day Check-In & Bib Pickup: 7:00–8:30 AM
Race Day: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

And there's plenty happening off the course, too!
🌭 FREE hot dogs
🍺 B**r garden
🎶 Music
🎈 Kids activities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun

Come cheer on the runners and celebrate the 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon with us! Good luck, runners!

09/26/2026

The wait is almost over, TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! 🏁

Join us TODAY from 4:30–6:00 PM for our Early Bib Pickup & Spaghetti Feed, then get some rest because tomorrow we RUN!

Good luck to all of our runners! Get those shoes ready, we'll see you at the starting line!

09/25/2026

RACE WEEKEND IS HERE!
The 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon officially kicks off this weekend!
Early Bib Pickup is happening TODAY from 12–5 PM.

Then join us tomorrow for:
Early Bib Pickup + Spaghetti Feed
4:30–6:00 PM

And Sunday…it's RACE DAY! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Sunday, September 27
Race Day: 9 AM–4 PM
Race Day Check-In & Bib Pickup: 7–8:30 AM

We're ready for an amazing weekend of running, food, music and family fun!
See you at the finish line! 🏁

09/24/2026

📣 Thank you to our sponsors! 📣
We're officially in the final countdown to the 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thank you to the following sponsors for helping bring another successful Kenai River Marathon event!

• Central Peninsula Hospital – King Salmon
• Nuvision – King Salmon
• Marathon Petroleum – Silver Salmon
• ConocoPhillips Alaska - Silver Salmon
• Hilcorp – Silver Salmon
• Pepsico – Pink Salmon
• Echo Lake Meats & Franz Bakery - Hot Dog Sponsors
• Louie’s Restaurant - Spaghetti Feed Sponsor
• Alaska Best Water - Water Stations Sponsor
• Susitna Brewing – B**r Garden Sponsor
• Alaska Sign Source – Sign Sponsor
• Walden Bros – Swag Sponsor
• Walmart - Water Station Sponsor

09/24/2026

Here are the maps and directions for the Full and Half Marathon, and 5k routes! We will have some printed copies available during bib pickup times as well. We can't wait to see you this weekend! 🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️