Which Alaska cities have the most races?
Anchorage (16), Fairbanks (5), Ketchikan (3), Palmer (3) have the most upcoming races in Alaska. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Alaska · Race calendar
Running Races in Alaska
Every upcoming running race in Alaska, all 36 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
36 upcoming races · 26 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.
Races by City in Alaska
Soonest Races in Alaska
36 total Sat, Aug 1, 2026Alaska Distance Classic Anchorage, AKFrom $47Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Blueberry Fun Run Ketchikan, AKFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 8, 202630th Annual Run for the Refuge Fairbanks, AKFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K Anchorage, AKFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Violence Free Community Run Kenai, AKFrom $20Details Sun, Aug 9, 2026Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run Fairbanks, AKFrom $25Register Sun, Aug 9, 2026Race Judicata 2026 Anchorage, AKFrom $45Register Sat, Aug 15, 2026Anchorage RunFest Anchorage, AKFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Deer Mountain Challenge Ketchikan, AKFreeDetails Sat, Aug 15, 2026Veins of Gold 2026 Palmer, AKFrom $105Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K Seward, AKFrom $25Details Sun, Aug 23, 2026Race the Planes 5K Anchorage, AKFrom $35Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Alaska
What race distances can I run in Alaska?
Alaska has 5K (26), 10K (10), Half Marathon (4), Marathon (2), Ultra (2). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Alaska?
August is the busiest month for races in Alaska, with 15 of the 36, followed by September with 10. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Alaska races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 26 races in Alaska with published results, the typical median finish is around 40:59, 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.
Are there trail races in Alaska?
Yes, 11 races around Alaska get you off the pavement: 9 are trail races, and 2 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.