Running Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 64 running races in Alaska in 2026 across 21 cities. The next upcoming race is the Twilight 12K in Anchorage on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Twilight 12K

Fri, May 29 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person Skinny Mini 6kVirtual Skinny Mini 6kIn-Person Twilight 12k +2

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Run for the River

Sat, Jun 6 · Soldotna, AK Soldotna

Road 5kVirtual 5kVirtual 10k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Spencer Glacier Dash

Sun, Jun 7 · Portage, AK Portage

Road 5 Mile Dash (Ages 8-11)5 Mile Dash (Ages 12+)Family & Friend Train Ticket - Adult (12+) +2

From $0 Open

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Kids Running

Mon, Jun 8 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Loretta French Park (M/W)Lyn Ary Park (M/W)Loretta French Park (T/TH) +3

From $150 Open 50 spots left

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Alaska Men's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Virtual 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 5 Mile +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Richardson Highway Races

Sat, Jun 13 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Road Richardson Highway 5KRichardson Highway 10KRichardson Highway 12.5K

From $25 Open

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34th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Road 34th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Run and Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Impact

Sat, Jun 13 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road 5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Solstice ClassicHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $39 Open

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Medvejie Solstice Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Sitka, AK Sitka

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Only Fools Run at Midnight

Sat, Jun 20 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Road Only Fools Run at Midnight 5K

From $20 Open

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44th Annual Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run-2026

Sat, Jun 20 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Road Midnight Sun Run 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Bird Ridge Hill Climb

Sun, Jun 21 · Indian, AK Indian

Road Jack's RunFull Climb

From $45 Open

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Rainbow Run 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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The Hourglass: Valley

Sat, Jun 27 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Kids CarryHourglass Loaded CarryKids Ruck +9

From $29 Open

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Midnight Sun Block Party!

Sat, Jun 27 · Wasilla, AK Wasilla

Open

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Dayville Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Road 5K10K12K

From $25 Open

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Tri Nikiski

Sat, Jun 27 · Kenai, AK Kenai

Triathlon Kids Tri (Ages 7-13)Adult Triathlon Relay (2 or 3 person Team)Adult Triathlon

From $25 Open

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Dale's Trail 40 Miler

Fri, Jul 3 · Wrangell, AK Wrangell

Open

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Run Like it's 1776

Sat, Jul 4 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Road Run Like it's 1776

From $10 Open

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Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series

Tue, Jul 7 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Relay Team Race #2Relay Team Race #1Puffins Race #1 (Long Course) +9

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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Master's 10K & 5K

Wed, Jul 8 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 5K10K

From $25 Open

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TACP Memorial Run - Team JBER

Fri, Jul 10 · Palmer, AK Palmer

TACP Memorial Family Loop

Open

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Hatcher Romp Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Hatcher Romp Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Mineral Creek Trail Race

Sat, Jul 11 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Trail Mineral Creek Trail Race

From $30 Open

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KRC Southeast Slosh

Sat, Jul 11 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Road Southeast Slosh Trail 1/2 Marathon

From $30 Open

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25th Hammerman Triathlons & Duathlon

Sat, Jul 11 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Hammerman Triathlon - SPRINT SOLOHammerman Duathlon - SPRINT SOLOHammerman Triathlon - LONG SOLO +1

From $50 Open

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Alaska Salmon Runs

Sat, Jul 18 · Cordova, AK Cordova

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

From $25 Open

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Skinny Raven Half & 10K

Sun, Jul 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $72 Open

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Matanuska Mile

Thu, Jul 23 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Matanuska Mile

From $10 Open

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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

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Pack Trail Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Trail Pack Trail Race

From $45 Open 40 spots left

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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AK

Sat, Jul 25 · Girdwood, AK Girdwood

Trail Pro DivisionSport Division (beginner / intermediate)Expert Divison

From $129 Open

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

Sun, Jul 26 · North Pole, AK North Pole

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 10K +3

From $40 Open

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8th Annual Takshanuk Ridge Run

Sun, Jul 26 · Haines, AK Haines

Trail 8th Annual Takshanuk Ridge Run

From $40 Open 45 spots left

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Turnagain Training Kid's Summer Triathlon Camps

Mon, Jul 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Triathlon Camp

From $325 Open 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

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Alaska Distance Classic

Sat, Aug 1 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $37 Open

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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 LoopGauntlet Relay: Single Mountain Loop Race (per teammate) +1

From $59 Open Closing Soon

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Violence Free Community Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Kenai, AK Kenai

Road 5K10K

From $20 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 Military MileThe Anchorage MileAnchorage RunFest 5K presented by AK Heart & Vascular Institute +5

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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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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Skinny Raven Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $0 Open

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Equinox Marathon and Relay

Sat, Sep 19 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Trail Marathon RelayMarathon HikeMarathon Run

From $100 Open

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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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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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