Welcome to Nanook Recreation's First Virtual 1/2 marathon

This virtual 1/2 marathon is meant to help you get out and exercise during the winter. The idea behind this event is that each person who participates runs, jogs, walks, or skis their own 1/2 marathon. After completing the 1/2 marathon, participants can log their times through this site. You do not need to be in Fairbanks to participate!

How does it work?

You have 10 weeks to complete a 10km (6.2 miles) walk, jog, run or ski then you will self report your finishing time on our Report Results page. (see the navigation bar above)

1. Click on the link below to fill out registration form and the participant waiver. Registration

2. Run a 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) walk, jog, run or ski, Between January 1st and May 11th 2023.

3. Report your results on the Report Results page before May 12th 2023.

Make sure you take a screen shot of your fitness tracker results

4. Get a Nanook Recreation T-shirt and check out the race results on our Results page or your fellow competitors finish line photos .

New to running?

We have you covered click on the Training Resources page above and you will find a get started guide. There are training plan examples and safety tips to make this a fun and healthy experience.