Running Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 77 running races in Alaska in 2026 across 18 cities. The next upcoming race is the KRC Kids Half Marathon in Ketchikan on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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 5KIn-Person 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

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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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Veins of Gold 2026

Sat, Aug 15 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Veins of Gold Mountain Race

From $85 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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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 UNTIMED Run - In personNic's Race 5k Timed Run - Virtually +4

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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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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Death By a Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Trail 4 Hour PM12 Hour6 Hour +3

From $20 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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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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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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Snow Globe Run

Sat, Dec 12 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road 4K Run/Walk4K Snowshoe

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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