Race Registration
Can I register on the day of the race?
No, there is no Race Day registration.
How can I check to ensure that I am registered?
You will receive an email confirmation within minutes of completing your online registration transaction. If you do not receive this email, make sure to check your spam filters. You can also confirm your entry by by logging into MyEvents which contains all your ACTIVE.com purchases and following these instructions.
Log into the MyEvents web page
Your username will be the email address which you used to sign up. Use the “Forgot My Password” link if needed
Once logged in, you will see all events which you have signed up for, thus confirming your registration.
If you were registered by another individual, you may claim your registration by first creating an ACTIVE.com account and then logging into MyEvents.
Note: In order to claim your registration, you must create an ACTIVE.com user account and have your unique Registration ID. The Name, Email Address, Gender, and DOB of the ACTIVE.com account must match the registration you are claiming.
Can I switch my registration from one race to another?
You may change your race up until race registration closes, June 10th. Racers can make this change themselves using active.com, the registration service Duff’s Skagway Marathon uses to register you. For more information please see this.
What happens if I register and then am unable to participate?
Duff’s Skagway Marathon has a No Refund Policy. All entries are considered final upon payment. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Can I transfer my registration to another person if I cannot to race?
Yes. For more information on how to do this please see this.
Packet Pickup
Can I pick up my packet on Race Day?
There is no packet pickup on Race Day. Packet pickup details will be
What do I need to bring with me to pick up my packet?
Just your fabulous self. Bring cash if you want to purchase past race shirts as we will have them available for sale. If you plan to register another participant, then you will need a credit/debit card and their personal information for the registration form.
Can a friend pick up my packet for me?
Yes. But your friends will need to create a packet pickup group and you will need to join that group. This will help us group your packet with your friends prior to pick up.
For more details on joining a packet pick up group see this.
For more details creating a packet pick up group see this.
Q: I will be arriving on race day and won’t be able to get my bib at bib pickup the evening before. What should I do?
We do not offer race day bib pick up. All bibs and race packets MUST be picked up at bib packet pickup the evening before the race. We do not mail bibs packets. There are no exceptions to this rule. Please DO NOT ignore this rule and show up race day expecting your bib and to race. We will turn racers away on race day who have not picked up their bib. If you are concerned about not being able to make it to bib packet pickup the night before the race, please join a packet pick up group. In this scenario one person has agreed to pick up multiple packets on bib pick up night June 12th. Using MyEvents you can find people who have started a packet pick up group. If you do not know the person who created the group, you will need to contact them and ask permission to join the group and obtain an entry code. You will join the group after you have completed registration. For more information see this.
You are responsible for coordinating meet up times and other details with your Bib Pickup Group. The Duff’s Skagway Marathon has no participation in packet pick up groups.
Course Support
Is there a time limit?
Runners in the Full Marathon will have 6 hours of course support. Runners in the Half Marathon will have 5 Hours of Course Support. All runners will need to finish by 2:00PM or they will receive a DNF – Did Not Finish.
Where are the Water Stops and Medical Stations?
Official marathon water stops, manned by sponsors and volunteers, are located along the route. In addition to entertainment and enthusiastic cheering, each water stop provides water to participants. Some water stops also provide sport drinks, oranges, pretzels and other snacks. There is one medical station located at Mile 6.6. There are 3 mobile water stations along the route. All medical stations and official water stops are marked on the course map.
Are private/personal road support vehicles allowed on the course?
Because our course is open to other traffic we highly discourage runners from having personal support
vehicles on the route in order to minimize congestion and keep runners as safe as possible.
Are there items prohibited on the course?
Here is a partial list of what is NOT allowed on the timed course: runners going backward; runners not wearing a bib; animals of any kind; bicycles; baby joggers; strollers; roller skates and roller-blades.
Miscellaneous
Can I start early and still cross the finish line to receive a medal?
No. Racers who intend to receive a medal and cross the finish line must start at their designated time and be timed.
What happens if it rains?
The race will go on regardless of precipitation. The race will only be delayed or cancelled if weather conditions present imminent danger to participants.
Can my Duff’s Skagway Marathon time qualify me for the Boston Marathon?
In past years the Boston Marathon has accepted qualifying times from the Duff’s Skagway Marathon. In 2021 we are testing out a slightly modified course so this year times will not qualify runners for the Boston Marathon.
Where do I get my medal after the race?
All finishers in all races will receive a medal after crossing the Finish Line.
Is the Marathon on social media?
Yes! Be sure to follow us on Facebook, and Instagram. Post photos, thoughts, and motivational comments for your fellow runners to see and use the hashtags, #duffsskagwaymarathon and #RunAlaska
Is there swag?
Runners in all races receive a custom Duff’s Skagway Marathon Tee and a beautiful, hand-cast bronze finisher’s medal.
Do you have a GPS File of the Course?
According to US Track & Field...
“GPS devices work by receiving signals from satellites. The quality of different GPS units can vary, but all of them can be affected by conditions such as buildings in urban environments or heavy overhead tree cover that interfere with reception of the satellite signals and can cause them to be inaccurate.”
Given the remote location of a portion of our route we haven’t found a reliable device, but we will continue to research this option.