IRONMAN Run Shots

    Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon and Travel Juneau President/CEO Liz Perry celebrate IRONMAN winner Alex Whetman from Utah during IRONMAN Alaska Sunday, August 7, in Juneau, Alaska. (Klas Stolpe/KINY)

    The inaugural IRONMAN Alaska triathlon run leg Sunday, August 7, was 26.2-miles of flora, fauna and fan friendly supporters that helped athletes take months of training across the finish line for the title "IRONMAN."

    Alaska runners:

    IRONMAN winner Alex Whetman & wife Kendal:

    IRONMAN women's winner Liz Cullen:

    Jetson Swayze & fiancé Mary Robinson:

    Franklin Rice, 2nd overall:

     

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