Equinox Marathon Trail

Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, United States

24.4 miles (39.3 km) · 3,606 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	24.4 mi (39.3 km)
Elevation gain	3,606 ft (1,099 m)
Average gain	147 ft per mile (28 m per km)
Longest climb	5.6 mi, 1,756 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.5%
Runnable	73% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	7.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	23%
Moderate uphill	13%
Steep uphill	7%
Mild downhill	32%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	7%

Questions about Equinox Marathon Trail

How much elevation gain does Equinox Marathon Trail have?

Equinox Marathon Trail has 3,606 ft (1,099 m) of elevation gain over 24.4 miles (39.3 km). That averages 147 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Equinox Marathon Trail?

The difficulty score for Equinox Marathon Trail is 7.2 of 100. That is harder than 62% of routes at a similar distance. About 73% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Equinox Marathon Trail?

The longest climb on Equinox Marathon Trail runs 5.6 miles (9.0 km) and gains 1,756 ft (535 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.5%.