2026 Alaska Salmon Runs

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Cordova is surrounded by extraordinary ecosystems that combine to form one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments, hosting a thriving wild salmon migration. The area now hosts participants from all over the world in one of Alaska’s most beautiful and friendliest communities, and welcomed runners from Japan, Australia, Brazil, Norway, and several states in the continental U.S.A., such as New York and Florida – plus many more. Some people come back year after year!

The Alaska Salmon Runs honor the salmon, the keystone species of the community's daily lives in this commercial fishing village and the anchor of its surrounding ecosystem, and the race is dedicated to the five species of salmon native to the area.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Anchorage RunFest

📍 Anchorage, AK: August 15 - 16, 2026

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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Multiple race options
✅ Scenic coastal and city views with a vibrant downtown start and finish
✅ Hosted by the Anchorage RunFest supporting local running and youth programs

Experience Anchorage RunFest, one of Alaska’s favorite running traditions! This unforgettable late-season event offers a 49K, marathon, half marathon, and 5K beginning in downtown Anchorage, with breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and Denali along the scenic course before a festive finish at Town Square Park featuring food, fun, and a lively beer garden.

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