Anchorage RunFest
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Aug 15-16, 2026 - Saturday to Sunday
1mi, 5k, 49k, Half-marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Relay
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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π Run Pick of the Month: Anchorage RunFest
π Anchorage, AK: August 15 - 16, 2026
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οΏ½οΏ½οΏ½ Why We Like This Run
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Multiple race options
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Scenic coastal and city views with a vibrant downtown start and finish
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Hosted by the Anchorage RunFest supporting local running and youth programs
Experience Anchorage RunFest, one of Alaskaβs 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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Race Facts
Race Size: 1,000 - 5,000
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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