The derby begins on Saturday on the second weekend in August and runs nine days to Sunday of the next weekend. Seward fills up quickly for this event, particularly during the two weekends. Make your reservations early for both lodging and a fishing charter boat if you don t have your own boat. Weather permitting, even fairly small craft can troll for salmon in Resurrection Bay. Keep a weather eye out, though.
Winds can come up suddenly and quickly make the bay unsafe for smaller craft.
Mt. Marathon, this test of skill and endurance has been part of the Seward scene since 1915. The event is held each year, and the winner usually completes the course from downtown to the top of the mountain and back in under an hour. It s a great race for both spectators and participants and usually requires some stitches for some of the racers who fall coming back down the mountain behind the town. Outdoor Activities Kenai Fjords National Park Day Cruises Probably the best way to get a feel for this park is to take a day cruise out of Seward through one of several available tour boat companies. All trips provide excellent wildlife viewing and vary from a full day on the water to an evening dinner cruise on the bay.