Running Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 60 running races in Alaska in 2026 across 20 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon in Anchorage on June 18. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Solstice ClassicHalf MarathonMarathon Relay +1

From $39 Open Closing Soon

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Medvejie Solstice Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Sitka, AK Sitka

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K10K +3

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Rainbow Run 2026

Tue, Jun 23 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual Virtual 5KIn-Person 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Hourglass: Valley

Sat, Jun 27 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Road Kids CarryHourglass Loaded CarryKids Ruck +9

From $29 Open Closing Soon

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Dayville Races

Sat, Jun 27 · Valdez, AK Valdez

Road 5K10K12K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Midnight Sun Block Party!

Sat, Jun 27 · Wasilla, AK Wasilla

Open Closing Soon

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Tri Nikiski

Sat, Jun 27 · Kenai, AK Kenai

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

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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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 Puffins Race #2 (Long Course)Puffins Race #3 (Long Course)Puffins Race #1 (Long Course) +9

From $20 Open 100 spots left

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ConocoPhillips Alaska 5K

Wed, Jul 8 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Open

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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

From $0 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 Duathlon - SPRINT SOLOHammerman Triathlon - SPRINT SOLOHammerman Triathlon - LONG SOLO +1

From $50 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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Mustang Bear Paw 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Eagle River, AK Eagle River

Road 5K

From $40 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 In-Person 10KVirtual 10KIn-Person 1/2 Marathon +1

From $72 Open Closing Soon

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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 Expert DivisonSport Division (beginner / intermediate)Pro Division

From $129 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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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole

Sun, Jul 26 · North Pole, AK North Pole

Virtual 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 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 In-Person 5KVirtual 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 LoopDouble Gauntlet: Double Mountain Loop Race +1

From $59 Open

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Violence Free Community Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Kenai, AK Kenai

Road 5K10K

From $20 Open

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Race Judicata 2026

Sun, Aug 9 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Road Race Judicata 5K

From $45 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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The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Seward, AK Seward

Road Adult Women'sAdult Men'sYouth Boy's +1

From $25 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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Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K

Sat, Aug 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Trail In-person Hilltop 5KVirtual Hilltop 5KStudent Hilltop 5K

From $25 Open

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Cape Blossom Marathon

Sat, Aug 29 · Kotzebue, AK Kotzebue

Trail Cape Blossom half-marathonCape Blossom Marathon

From $0 Open 25 spots left

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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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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 12 HourKid Loop(s)4 Hour PM +3

From $20 Open

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