Mt. Marathon, also known as “the world’s toughest 5K”, is an annual race that takes place in the little port town of Seward, Alaska every Fourth of July. On the day of the race, the town’s population of nearly 3,000 swells up to 30,000 as people flock to see what is commonly referred to as “Alaska’s Superbowl.” ⁠ ⁠ Brooks senior copywriter Elyse Delaney ran Mt. Marathon and shared her thoughts on keeping races local, her experience on the trail, and how she believes we’re all capable tackling our own mountains. Read more at the link in bio.