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Running Races in Alaska
Alaska currently has 45 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer and Seward have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 16 5Ks, 7 10Ks, 12 half marathons and 8 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
July (12), June (9) and August (7) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 35 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 45
- Active listings
- 80
- Cities with races
- 29
Browse Alaska races by distance
Upcoming races in Alaska
All 45 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Homer Spit Run (10K to the Bay & Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon)Homer, AKHalf Marathon10K1 Mile Youth Run ~400 runners
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Government Peak Backyard Ultra (Last Runner Standing)Palmer, AK4.16-mile loops (Backyard Ultra / Last Runner Standing) ~75 runners
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Alaska Salmon Runs (King Salmon Marathon)Cordova, AKMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more ~250 runners
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Skeetawk ScramblePalmer, AKTrifecta: VK+12K+Scramble12K+ScrambleVK+ScrambleSkeetawk Skyline Scramble +2 more
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Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)Anchorage, AK49K UltraMarathonHalf MarathonRelay +2 more ~1,400 runners
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Equinox Marathon and RelayFairbanks, AKMarathonHalf MarathonMarathon RelayMarathon Hike ~500 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Alaska
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Christopher Walden Hilltop 5KAnchorage, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K ~3,000 runners
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UAA Spirit Run: Run Against HungerAnchorage, AK Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles ~1,500 runners
When races happen in Alaska
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 1 upcoming race
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 9 upcoming races
- July
- 12 upcoming races
- August
- 7 upcoming races
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 2 upcoming races
- December
- 2 upcoming races
Alaska cities with the most races
- Anchorage
- 12 upcoming races
- Fairbanks
- 6 upcoming races
- Palmer
- 4 upcoming races
- Seward
- 3 upcoming races
- Soldotna
- 2 upcoming races
- Eagle River
- 1 upcoming race
- Girdwood
- 1 upcoming race
- Ketchikan
- 1 upcoming race
Running in Alaska cities
Browse Alaska races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Christopher Walden Hilltop 5KAnchorage, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K ~3,000 runners
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UAA Spirit Run: Run Against HungerAnchorage, AK Usually held in September · next date not announced3 Miles ~1,500 runners
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Diaper DashAnchorage, AK Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~1,250 runners
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Cirque Series - Alyeska Resort, AKGirdwood, AK Usually held in July · next date not announced6.1 Miles ~600 runners
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Girdwood MarathonGirdwood, AK Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon5K ~320 runners
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Kesugi Ridge Traverse & Half TraverseDenali State Park, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced30 Miler15.5 Miler ~100 runners
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Bearfest 5K &Half MarathonWrangell, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K Walk and RunHalf Marathon
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Cape Blossom MarathonKotzebue, AK Usually held in August · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon
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Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North PoleNorth Pole, AK Usually held in July · next date not announced5K10KHalf Marathon
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Death By a MilePalmer, AK Usually held in October · next date not announced12 Hour8 Hour6 Hour4 Hour +1 more
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Frosty Feet Half MarathonFairbanks, AK Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon
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MMIWG2S Alaska 5k Run for HealingAnchorage, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & DuathlonAnchorage, AK Usually held in September · next date not announced5K2K
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The Lakes TrailFestPalmer, AK Usually held in September · next date not announced1.5 Miles5K10K15.5 Miles +1 more
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Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and RunFairbanks, AK Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Alaska: common questions
- How many races are there in Alaska?
- RaceRove currently lists 45 upcoming races in Alaska with a confirmed date, plus 35 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Alaska cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Anchorage (12), Fairbanks (6), Palmer (4), Seward (3) and Soldotna (2).
- When is race season in Alaska?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are July (12), June (9) and August (7).
- What is the biggest race in Alaska?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Alaska is the Alaska Run for Women, with about 5,300 runners across all of its distances.
Search every race in Alaska
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