Skagway Marathon scheduled for Sat.

The Skagway Marathon, Half Marathon and Walking Half Marathon will draw hundreds of runners to downtown Skagway this weekend.
The 26-mile run climbs multiple hills as it traces its way through pristine Southeast Alaskan fjord coastline, through a glacially-carved valley, an enchanting Sitka Spruce wood, over the Taiya River trestle bridge, past numerous trickling streams, up West Creek Valley, before finally reaching a forest opening with a spectacular view of West Creek Glacier and breathtaking mountain peaks and alpine scenery.
The marathon and walking half marathon will get underway at 8 a.m.