Anchorage RunFest
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Aug 15-16, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
5k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Race Information
Anchorage RunFest is the largest event and the main fundraiser of the Anchorage Running Club. The Anchorage RunFest attracts runners from all over the United States and across the globe. The number of participants continues to grow as individual runners and groups, both large and small, travel to Anchorage to run the fast and flat Anchorage Mile, and the scenic 5K, 13.1-mile, 26.2-mile, and 49K courses.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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