KMXT's Run the Rock

Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM AKDT

Kodiak, Alaska

$20.00–$70.00 · 5 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting weekend of fitness and fun at KMXT's Run the Rock, taking place on October 18-19, 2025, in the beautiful Kodiak, Kodiak Island! This family-friendly event offers a variety of race distances to accommodate all levels of runners, including a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k.

The marathon kicks off on Near Island and takes participants across the bridge, through the charming town, and out to the stunning Bear Valley Golf Course. Runners will enjoy breathtaking views as they traverse the scenic Buskin Lake valley, tackle the pass, and make their way down to Anton Larsen Bay. With a mix of paved and gravel roads, the marathon promises an adventure for all participants. Meanwhile, the half marathon and 10k courses, both set on gravel roads, provide a unique experience in nature. For those looking for a shorter challenge, the 5k is a flat roadway course that starts and finishes at Bear Valley Golf Course. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to run in one of Alaska's most picturesque locations!

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Races

Marathon

The marathon starts on Near Island. Park at Rotary Park - the starting line is several yards down the road from the park entrance. Remember, the race ends at Bear Valley Golf Course so you will need to arrange to have someone pick you up there.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (8:00 AM AKDT)

$70.00

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1/2 Marathon

The half marathon starts and ends at Bear Valley Golf Course. This out and back course is on a gravel road and is fairly hilly. The turnaround point is at the head of Anton Larsen Bay.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (8:00 AM AKDT)

$50.00

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10k

The 10k starts and ends at Bear Valley Golf Course. The turn-around point is just beyond the ski chalet. So, yes, you will be running up those switch-backs! This course is all on a gravel road.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (8:00 AM AKDT)

$30.00

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5k

The 5k starts and finishes at Bear Valley Golf Course. Unlike the other races, this course is on a paved road.

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (8:00 AM AKDT)

$20.00

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5k - Family

Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (8:00 AM AKDT)

$25.00

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Organiser's description

KMXT's Run the Rock is a family-friendly event featuring a marathon, half marathon, 10k, and 5k.

The marathon starts on Near Island, goes across the bridge, through town, and out to the golf course. It then joins the half marathon and 10k courses which go through the scenic Buskin Lake valley, up and over the pass, down to Anton Larsen Bay, and back to the Bear Valley Golf Course. Part of the marathon course is on a paved road, part on a gravel road. All of the half and 10k are on gravel road courses.

The 5k is a flat roadway course that starts and finishes at Bear Valley Golf Course.