Alaska · 49K Ultra · Marathon · Half Marathon
Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)
Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) is a 49K Ultra, marathon, half marathon, Relay and 5K event held in Anchorage, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, August 22, 2027. About 1,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 22, 2027
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Field size
- ~1,400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, August 22, 2027
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Distances
- 49K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, Mile
- Field size
- About 1,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling, road course with some hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- anchoragerunfest.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: opens soon
- Start time
- 8:30 AM AKDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)
A multi-distance running weekend in Anchorage organized by the Anchorage Running Club, featuring the 49K ultra, Humpy's Marathon, half marathon, relay, 5K and a one-mile race. A premier late-summer running festival in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Half marathon rated among the best in the nation; Humpy's Marathon named best Boston qualifier in Alaska; 30th anniversary in 2026
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Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon): common questions
- When is the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, August 22, 2027.
- Where is the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) held?
- In Anchorage, Alaska.
- What distances does the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) offer?
- 49K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Mile.
- How many people run the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- About 1,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: opens soon.
- What time does the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) start?
- 8:30 AM AKDT.
- What is the course like at the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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