Anchorage Salmon Run
Anchorage, Alaska, United States
May 2, 2026 - Saturday
1mi, 5k, 10mi, Fun Run
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Race Information
The annual Anchorage Salmon Run raises money for Inlet View Elementary, located in downtown Anchorage and one of the oldest, traditional neighborhood elementary schools in town. Today, with money raised through events like the Salmon Run, children are provided reading tutoring, supplemental math programs, after-school art classes, writing workshops, music and physical education assemblies as well as busses for field trips, scholarships, financial assistance for meals, and classroom support.
Join this annual event and race along the traditional course, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail.
For 2021, the run will go virtual and you can race in your own neck of the woods!
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👍 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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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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