Which Alaska cities have the most 5K races?
Anchorage (2), test (2), Ketchikan (1), Palmer (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Alaska · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Alaska
Every upcoming 5K in Alaska, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
9 upcoming 5K races · 6 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Alaska races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Alaska 5K Races by City
The Next 5K Runs in Alaska
9 total Thu, Nov 26, 2026Skinny Raven Turkey Trot Anchorage, AKFrom $37Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026First City Feast Day Fun Run Ketchikan, AKFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Valley Thaw Out Races Palmer, AKRegistration opens Nov 5From $40Details Sun, May 2, 2027May The Course Be With You 5K Fairbanks, AKRegistration opens Apr 2, 2027From $30Details Wed, Jun 2, 202776 Test test, AKRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Wed, Jul 14, 2027v81 Testing test, AKRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Sat, Jul 17, 2027Alaska Salmon Runs Cordova, AKRegistration opens Nov 29From $25Details Sun, Jul 25, 2027Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - North Pole North Pole, AKRegistration opens May 18, 2027From $40Details Sun, Aug 8, 2027Race Judicata 2027 Anchorage, AKFrom $50Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Alaska
When are most 5K races held in Alaska?
July is the busiest month for 5K races in Alaska, with 3 of the 9, followed by November with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Alaska 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 5 5K races in Alaska with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:32, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.