5K Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 40 5K races in Alaska scheduled for 2026. The next is the Twilight 12K in Anchorage on May 29. Alaska 5K races run primarily May through December.

Twilight 12K

Fri, May 29 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Skinny Mini 6kIn-Person 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

5kVirtual 5kVirtual 10k +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Spencer Glacier Dash

Sun, Jun 7 · Portage, AK Portage

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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34th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Run and Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

34th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Run and Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Richardson Highway Races

Sat, Jun 13 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Richardson Highway 5KRichardson Highway 10KRichardson Highway 12.5K

From $25 Open

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Run For Impact

Sat, Jun 13 · Palmer, AK Palmer

5K Run

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Why Not Tri

Sat, Jun 13 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids RaceSoloVirtual Solo +2

From $40 Closed 13 spots left

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Alaska Men's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Solstice ClassicHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $39 Open

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Medvejie Solstice Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Sitka, AK Sitka

5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $30 Open

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Only Fools Run at Midnight

Sat, Jun 20 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Only Fools Run at Midnight 5K

From $20 Open

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Rainbow Run 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $40 Open

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Dayville Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Valdez, AK Valdez

5K10K12K

From $25 Open

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The Hourglass: Valley

Sat, Jun 27 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids CarryKids RuckSummer HourGlass Loaded Carry (Open Heat) +9

From $29 Open

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Run Like it's 1776

Sat, Jul 4 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

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

DASH ONLY Race #2DASH ONLY 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

5K10K

From $25 Open

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Hatcher Romp Run 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Hatcher Romp Run 5K

From $40 Open

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Alaska Salmon Runs

Sat, Jul 18 · Cordova, AK Cordova

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

From $25 Open

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Matanuska Mile

Thu, Jul 23 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Matanuska Mile

From $10 Open

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

Sun, Jul 26 · North Pole, AK North Pole

Virtual 5K5K10K +3

From $40 Open

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Turnagain Training Kid's Summer Triathlon Camps

Mon, Jul 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Camp

From $325 Open 70 spots left

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Alaska Distance Classic

Sat, Aug 1 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5KIn-Person 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $37 Open

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Blueberry Fun Run

Sat, Aug 1 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

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

From $15 Open

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Violence Free Community Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Kenai, AK Kenai

5K10K

From $20 Open

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Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run

Sun, Aug 9 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run

From $25 Closed

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Anchorage RunFest

Sat, Aug 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $0 Open

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The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Seward, AK Seward

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

From $25 Closed

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2026 Moose Loop Trail Challenge

Sat, Sep 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

5K Challenge10K ChallengeMini Moose +1

From $35 Open

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Scotty Gomez 5K Run or Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

5K

From $40 Closed

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Skinny Raven Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5KIn-Person 5KVirtual 10K +2

From $0 Open

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Running Free 4 Miler

Sun, Sep 20 · Eagle River, AK Eagle River

Virtual 4 Mile Lap ChallengeRunning Free 4 Miler

From $40 Closed

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Puffin' 5k

Sun, Sep 20 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Puffin' 5k

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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Watershed 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

11th Annual Watershed 5k Fun Run

From $20 Closed

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The Lakes TrailFest

Sat, Sep 26 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids Run5K10K +2

From $20 Open

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

Sun, Sep 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Girdwood Marathon 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Girdwood, AK Girdwood

5K Trails RaceJuniors Half MarathonHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Closed 30 spots left

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Frightening 4k

Sat, Oct 31 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 4KVirtual 4K

From $37 Open

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First City Feast Day Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Feast Day 1 Mile+Feast Day 5K

From $15 Open

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Snow Globe Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

4K Snowshoe4K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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