Alaska · 5K
Chena River Run 5K
Chena River Run 5K is a 5K event held in Fairbanks, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027. About 500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Field size
- ~500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- Fairbanks, Alaska
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 500 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 10:00 AM AKDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Chena River Run 5K
A Rotary Club of Fairbanks 5K, one of the Interior's longest-running races, running from Woodriver Elementary School to the Princess Hotel.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the oldest races in Interior Alaska (45th annual in 2026)
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Chena River Run 5K: common questions
- When is the Chena River Run 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027.
- Where is the Chena River Run 5K held?
- In Fairbanks, Alaska.
- What distances does the Chena River Run 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Chena River Run 5K?
- About 500 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 Chena River Run 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Chena River Run 5K start?
- 10:00 AM AKDT.
- What is the course like at the Chena River Run 5K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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