2015 Mount Marathon Women's Race in Seward, Alaska

Every 4th of July, thousands gather in Seward, Alaska to celebrate the holiday and to watch a few hundred elite athletes compete in the Mount Marathon Race.
Known as the "Olympics of Alaska," the race is an exhausting trek up 3022 feet of Mount Marathon. Runners begin and end the race in downtown Seward, surrounded by thousands of cheering onlookers.
Enjoy our production of the 2015 Mount Marathon Women's Race.

[@steveohmygoodness7]

18:39 "It was fun" she says with a smile on her face and a flower in her hair. What a woman!

[@Chasstful]

I could swear Emily Forsberg was in a full sprint the entire downhill. What an athlete, to leave Allie O in her dust. Allie O is a future Olympic Steeplechaser. Killian and Emelie are in a different league.

[@lencazero4712]

Kudos to video camera crew. Great job

[@l1m1n4l]

Great race, great coverage. I like that it showed all the runners, not just the winners. Thx!

[@talmadgekyzer1778]

I was so impressed with this race. I beheld all the terrane they had to achieve, and I was very astonished at the way these women performed. Up one side of the mountain and back down, what an awesome accomplishment these women that were competing completed. So proud of the rugged part of life and the women that were willing to accomplish that which was before them. Great race that will not be forgotten in the minds of the ones that completed this awesome race. Thanks for posting. God bless all of you. The women did great, congratulations to all of them. A mission well accomplished.

[@tracywiley818]

Love this race. Did it 3 times and had so much fun!

[@iwasborntobebrave]

Wow! Really nice! And Emelie is just awesome!

[@hateferd]

Forsbergs downhillrun is insane!

[@stukesowle4911]

Simply amazing. Congrats to everyone who attempted this beast of a course!

[@willielavender9576]

EPIC...JOB...LADIES....FAVORITE...SPORT..OF...ALL..TIMES.....

[@edgareufracioquerales3579]

En el nombre del PADRE ETERNO.BENDICIONES A TODOS LOS ORGANIZADOREZ Y CORREDORAS.QUE MUJERES TAN GUERRERAS.FELICITACIONES A TODAS

[@mylifeisJDM]

20:07 Girl in purple that got the hi5. Future runner right there.

[@GuillermoGallego]

ALUCINANTE !!!

[@jesustosim8460]

THIS IS THE HARDEST RACE " I'VE EVER SEEN " TO BE A FINISHER " IS A HEAVEN "!!!

[@specialized29er86]

Just finishing this challenge would be good enough.

[@tericnoah8836]

the guy in yellow with the camera in tow passed Emilie on the way up, he has been running up that mountain with the camera and beating everyone. Awesome!

[@Shouldbeeasier]

That burn at 18:13 😆

[@nikostainless8697]

these 2 Europeans have made the lesson ;)

[@skittlesarizona4250]

whoever you are at 4:16 I love you.

[@MegaMick56]

Loved it without commentry.

[@seaturtle7777]

Kind of a bummer for Allie Ostrander, local phenomenon, and Alaska junior champion mountain/cross country runner, who would have set a new women's record on this prestigious course, if not for international world champion sky runner Emelie Forsberg showing up to run the race! She took it all in stride, literally. Very impressive performance and maturity from such a young athlete.

[@celsovelez73]

will done to me like what is the best mountain and seen

[@musik102]

Lack of commentary? What went wrong?

[@cristianchelaru141]

Sound quality is miserable at interviews. :(

[@donfawcett8460]

very dangerous going up and even more so coming down it seems

[@blockphi]

Don Fawcett thats what makes it fun.

[@Chasstful]

Where do they grow girls like Emelie Forsberg?

[@MartinBritan]

Sweden www.emelieforsberg.com/bio/

[@Chasstful]

@@MartinBritan She's incredible!

[@esthertornabene1427]

c'est en France que nous verrions cela avec tous ces machos!

[@esthertornabene1427]

+esther tornabene je voulais dire c'est PAS

[@StotanEly]

how old is racer number 60

[@mylifeisJDM]

+nikkyo34 She just turned 20 so she's 19 y/o here. Allie Ostrander

[@maggie0285]

She looks very young!!

[@nikostainless8697]

at 7:43 ..... Emelie u'r the last jedi ;)

[@hellotequilakitty]

Notice how Kilian and Emilie lean forward and forefoot strike on the downhill. All those heel strikers were putting on the breaks and sliding all over. Should the girl in second learn this technique, I am sure she will break the record some day...

[@rodermck]

+Clint Steenberg possibly if Fosberg isn't there!!..

[@extacywarrior2849]

that actually causes shin splints. heel striking is alot better for going down hill buuuuuut okay.

[@RichardHachem]

+Clint Steenberg No one forstrikes these kind of downhills. Look again Killian and Emilie were leaning backwards (10:11), they just have quicker turnover, take better lines and bigger leg strength to weight ratio. The second girl's legs are not made for this kind of downhill, but really good for roads, so she might only be able to beat forsberg on flatter terrain.

[@dangahagan7645]

+Richard Hachem Not might.

[@RichardHachem]

+Dan Gahagan Yeah, you're right, I looked Allie up and she's turning out to be one of the best US runners even though she used to play basketball half the season, very impressive. She's very determined too. She looks perfect to become a great marathon runner and dominate xc meanwhile. Forsberg has no chance there. It's interesting that when it comes to mountains, it's all about VO2max and Forsbergh has the edge even though she's heavier, her engine is huge. Just like Kilian vs any elite marathoners. Btw, Allie had lots of experience, she's been running it for like 10 years, so she must be pretty developped for mountain running, but has a big future on roads, I'll be a big fan whether in mountains or roads.

[@HornyNggaStrangler]

dam emily is such a babe too my god

[@gtgt2361]

Sure way to kill your knees on that downhill section ... appreciate the athletes but total insanity for your knees

[@MASNSEN10]

This marathon race is full of fat runners ..More running ,no more Mc donald food please !

[@kristenfaison9053]

That was a little uncalled for. No matter the size, people are still runners if they are getting out and doing it. You never know, they may have just started and saying things like that will hurt them and make them less motivated.

[@itsdaisy101]

Really, some of those "fat" runners are probably in better shape than you are.

[@RussiasSufferingInUkraine]

It's a 5k and not a marathon. Also they all look conditioned.