5K Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 35 5K races in Alaska scheduled for 2026. The next is the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon in Anchorage on June 18. Alaska 5K races run primarily June through December.

2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Solstice ClassicHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Medvejie Solstice Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Sitka, AK Sitka

5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Only Fools Run at Midnight

Sat, Jun 20 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Only Fools Run at Midnight 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Rainbow Run 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5KIn-Person 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Dayville Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Valdez, AK Valdez

5K10K12K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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The Hourglass: Valley

Sat, Jun 27 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids CarrySummer HourGlass Loaded Carry (Open Heat)Hourglass Loaded Carry +9

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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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

Relay Team Race #1Relay Team Race #2Puffins 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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Mustang Bear Paw 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Eagle River, AK Eagle River

5K

From $40 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

5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +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 5KIn-Person 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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Race Judicata 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Race Judicata 5K

From $45 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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The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Seward, AK Seward

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

From $25 Open

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Anchorage RunFest

Sat, Aug 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $0 Open

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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 5KWheelchair 10k +2

From $0 Open

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Root Beer Family Fun Run

Sat, Sep 19 · Soldotna, AK Soldotna

Family RunChild RunAdult Run

From $10 Closed

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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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