Running

Watch Mount Marathon highlights from a bird's-eye view

The July 4th Independence Day holiday saw Seward host the 89th annual running of Mount Marathon.

And while race up and down the 3,022-foot summit is no stranger to dizzyingly vertical perspectives, at this year's event Alaska Aerial Media used drones to film runners from a unique overhead vantage point.

Find more coverage of Mount Marathon here:

3,022 feet of agony and joy, in photos
Norris wins Mount Marathon — and sets a new record
On day of personal records, Marvin crushes hers to win Mount Marathon
Jager, Gellert scramble to Junior Mount Marathon victories
In 1925, Mount Marathon became a must-see event
Complete results from the 2016 Mount Marathon races

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