5K Races in Alaska — 2026

There are 41 5K races in Alaska scheduled for 2026. The next is the Shamrock Shuffle in Anchorage on March 14. Alaska 5K races run primarily March through December.

2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Anchorage

Sat, Mar 14 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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Shamrock Shuffle

Sat, Mar 14 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 5KVirtual 5K

From $42 Open Closing Soon

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2026 St. Patrick's Day 5K Virtual Run - Juneau

Sat, Mar 14 · Juneau, AK Juneau

5K

From $19.72 Open Closing Soon

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Palmer's Dash for Gold

Sun, Mar 15 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Palmer's Dash for Gold 5KPalmers Dash for Gold 10K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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KRC Kids Half Marathon

Sat, Apr 11 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

KRC Kids Half Marathon Final Mile

From $15 Open

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Ken Teune Memorial Stampede

Sat, Apr 11 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

1 Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Superhero Showdown

Sat, Apr 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person Little Hero 1.3KVirtual Little Hero 1.3KIn-Person Superhero 5K +1

From $27 Open

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The Hourglass: Peninsula

Sat, Apr 18 · Soldotna, AK Soldotna

Hourglass Loaded CarryHourglass RuckHourglass Hybrid Athlete +1

From $69 Open

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32nd Beat Beethoven 5K

Sat, Apr 18 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

32nd Beat Beethoven 5K

From $35 Open

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Boondocks Breakaway 5K & 2.5K

Sat, Apr 25 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

2.5K5K Run

From $25 Open

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Valley Thaw Out Races

Sat, Apr 25 · Palmer, AK Palmer

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $40 Open 60 spots left

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Kayhi Rotary Interact & Ketchikan Wellness Coalition - Splash of Color Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Apr 26 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Splash of Color Fun Run/Walk 1 Lap (Adults 19+)Splash of Color Fun Run/Walk 1 Lap (18 & under)Splash of Color Fun Run/Walk 1 Lap (Group of 4) ONLY ONE PARTICAPANT NEEDS TO REGISTER FOR THE GROUP OF FOUR

From $15 Open

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Spring Duathlon Series

Tue, Apr 28 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Spring Duathlon Series - NON-TIMED WAVE - Kids Ages 4-12 Race #3Spring Duathlon Series - Kids Ages 4-8 Race #1Spring Duathlon Series - Kids Ages 4-8 Race #3 +12

From $20 Open 50 spots left

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35th Annual Anchorage Salmon Run - May 2, 2026

Sat, May 2 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

2K Fun Run5K10K

From $30 Open

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Steps For Strong Minds 5K Run/Walk in Anchorage, AK

Sun, May 3 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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45th Chena River Run 5K - 2026

Sat, May 9 · Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks

45th Chena River Run 5K - 2026

From $35 Open

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Hills From Hell

Sat, May 16 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Hills from Hell

From $15 Closed

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Exit Glacier 5k/10k

Sat, May 16 · Seward, AK Seward

5K Race5K Youth Race10K Youth Race +1

From $20 Open

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Twilight 12K

Fri, May 29 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person Skinny Mini 6kVirtual Skinny Mini 6kVirtual Twilight 12k +2

From $0 Open

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The Why Not Tri

Sat, Jun 13 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids RaceTeam Relay - 2 MemberTeam Relay - 3 Member +2

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Alaska Men's Run

Sat, Jun 13 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 2 Mile WalkVirtual 2 Mile WalkIn-Person 5 Mile +1

From $35 Open

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Run For Impact

Sat, Jun 13 · Palmer, AK Palmer

5K Run

From $40 Open

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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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2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Thu, Jun 18 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Solstice ClassicHalf MarathonMarathon +1

From $39 Open

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Only Fools Run at Midnight

Sat, Jun 20 · Ketchikan, AK Ketchikan

Only Fools Run at Midnight 5K

From $20 Closed

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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

Summer HourGlass Loaded Carry (Open Heat)Summer Hourglass Loaded CarrySummer Hourglass Ruck +5

From $69 Open

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Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series

Tue, Jul 7 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Relay Team Race #2Relay Team Race #1DASH ONLY Race #3 +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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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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Turnagain Training Kid's Summer Triathlon Camps

Mon, Jul 27 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Triathlon Camp

From $325 Open 63 spots left

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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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Alaska Distance Classic

Sat, Aug 1 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $37 Open

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Anchorage RunFest

Sat, Aug 15 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Military MileThe Anchorage MileAnchorage RunFest 5K +5

From $0 Open

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Skinny Raven Oktoberfest

Sat, Sep 19 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

In-Person 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +2

From $0 Open

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The Lakes TrailFest

Sat, Sep 26 · Palmer, AK Palmer

Kids Run5K10K +2

From $20 Open

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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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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 Timed Run - VirtuallyNic's Race 5k UNTIMED Run - In person +4

From $5 Open 50 spots left

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Frightening 4k

Sat, Oct 31 · Anchorage, AK Anchorage

Virtual 4KIn-Person 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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