Running Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 29 running races in Alaska in 2026 across 12 cities. The next upcoming race is the Midnight Sun Endurance Festival in Palmer on September 6. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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 Closing Soon

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Great Alaskan 9/11 Stair Climb

Fri, Sep 11 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

9/11 Stair Climb

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Diaper Dash 2026

Sat, Sep 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 5k VIRTUAL5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Talkeetna Trail Race

Sat, Sep 12 · Talkeetna, AK Talkeetna

Trail 5k- 13 and up10k25k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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Skinny Raven Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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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UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger

Fri, Sep 25 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 3 Mile

From $35 Open

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HR Hustle

Sat, Sep 26 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road HR Hustle: Supporting HR. Investing in People.

From $25 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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Girdwood Marathon 2026

Sat, Oct 3 · Girdwood, AK Girdwood

Road 5K Trails RaceJuniors Half MarathonHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open 30 spots left

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Frosty Feet Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

Road Frosty Feet Half Marathon

From $90 Open

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Death By a Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Trail 6 Hour12 Hour4 Hour AM +3

From $20 Open

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Zombie Half Marathon

Sat, Oct 10 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Virtual Half MarathonHalf Marathon RelayIn-Person Half Marathon

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Frightening 4k

Sat, Oct 31 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual In-Person 4KVirtual 4K

From $37 Open

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Flow Through the Snow Challenge

Sun, Nov 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

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 3KVirtual 5K +1

From $32 Open

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Snow Globe Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 4K Run/Walk4K Snowshoe

From $30 Open

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v578 Testing

Wed, Jun 23 · test, AK test

Road 510

From $0 Open

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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AK

Sat, Jul 24 · Girdwood, AK Girdwood

Trail Expert DivisonSport Division (beginner / intermediate)Pro Division +3

From $109 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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