Running Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 46 running races in Alaska in 2026 across 15 cities. The next upcoming race is the Skinny Raven Half & 10K in Anchorage on July 19. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Alaska Salmon Runs

Sat, Jul 18 · Cordova, AK Cordova

Road Smolt 1 Mile Fun Run/WalkHumpy 5KCoho 10K +2

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Skinny Raven Half & 10K

Sun, Jul 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 10KVirtual 10KIn-Person 1/2 Marathon +1

From $72 Open Closing Soon

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Matanuska Mile

Thu, Jul 23 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Matanuska Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Eagle River 5K Color Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Eagle River, AK Eagle River

Road Eagle River 5K Color Run

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Pack Trail Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Trail Pack Trail Race

From $45 Open Closing Soon 40 spots left

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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AK

Sat, Jul 25 · Girdwood, AK Girdwood

Trail Pro DivisionExpert DivisonSport Division (beginner / intermediate)

From $129 Open Closing Soon

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Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon

Sat, Jul 25 · Delta Junction, AK Delta Junction

Road Delta Junction Barley Half Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual Takshanuk Ridge Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Haines, AK Haines

Trail 8th Annual Takshanuk Ridge Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon 45 spots left

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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

Sun, Jul 26 · North Pole, AK North Pole

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Turnagain Training Kid's Summer Triathlon Camps

Mon, Jul 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Triathlon Camp

From $325 Open Closing Soon 70 spots left

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Blueberry Fun Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Road Blueberry Fun Run 1 mileBlueberry Fun Run 5kBlueberry Fun Run 10k

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Alaska Distance Classic

Sat, Aug 1 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $37 Open Closing Soon

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30th Annual Run for the Refuge

Sat, Aug 8 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Virtual 5K In-Person Run5K Virtual10K Virtual +1

From $30 Open

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Violence Free Community Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Kenai, AK Kenai

Road 5K10K

From $20 Open

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Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Trail In-person Hilltop 5KStudent Hilltop 5KVirtual Hilltop 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Toughest Alive: Lazy Mountain Gauntlet!

Sat, Aug 8 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Trail The Gauntlet: Single Mountain Loop RaceGauntlet Ruck: Single Mountain LoopDouble Gauntlet: Double Mountain Loop Race +1

From $59 Open

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Race Judicata 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Race Judicata 5K

From $45 Open

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The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Seward, AK Seward

Road Youth Girl'sAdult Men'sYouth Boy's +1

From $25 Open

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Veins of Gold 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Veins of Gold Mountain Race

From $85 Open

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Anchorage RunFest

Sat, Aug 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road The Anchorage MileMilitary MileAnchorage RunFest 5K presented by AK Heart & Vascular Institute +5

From $0 Open

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Race the Planes 5K

Sun, Aug 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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APU Bog & Forest Run

Sun, Aug 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Open

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Cape Blossom Marathon

Sat, Aug 29 · Kotzebue, AK Kotzebue

Trail Cape Blossom half-marathonCape Blossom Marathon

From $0 Open

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Midnight Sun Endurance Festival

Sun, Sep 6 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Trail Last One On The MountainToughest Alive: InitiationMountain Bike Relay Race +9

From $49 Open

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Diaper Dash 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5k VIRTUAL5k

From $35 Open

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2026 Moose Loop Trail Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5K Challenge10K ChallengeMini Moose +1

From $35 Open

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Talkeetna Trail Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Talkeetna, AK Talkeetna

Trail 5k- 13 and up10k25k

From $30 Open

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Equinox Marathon and Relay

Sat, Sep 19 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Trail Marathon RunMarathon RelayMarathon Hike

From $100 Open Closing Soon

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Skinny Raven Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 5KVirtual 5KIn-Person 10K +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Puffin' 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Puffin' 5k

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger

Fri, Sep 25 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 3 Mile

From $35 Open

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The Lakes TrailFest

Sat, Sep 26 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Kids Run5K10K +2

From $20 Open

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Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon

Sun, Sep 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Nic's Race Kid's 2k Fun Run - In PersonNic's Race 5k Timed Run - In PersonNic's Race 5k Timed Run - Virtually +4

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Frosty Feet Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Road Frosty Feet Half Marathon

From $90 Open Closing Soon

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Death By a Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Trail 8 Hour4 Hour AM6 Hour +3

From $20 Open

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Zombie Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Half Marathon RelayVirtual Half MarathonIn-Person Half Marathon

From $50 Open

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Frightening 4k

Sat, Oct 31 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 4KVirtual 4K

From $37 Open

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First City Feast Day Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Road Feast Day 1 Mile+Feast Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Skinny Raven Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person Mini Turkey 2 MileVirtual Mini Turkey 3KIn-Person 5K +1

From $32 Open

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Snow Globe Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 4K Snowshoe4K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Anonymous Running Challenge

Wed, May 15 · Orlando, AK Orlando

Virtual Anonymous 5k - VirtualAnother Event 10k - Virtual

From $0 Open

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