About the Boondocks Breakaway 5K & 2.5K
The course runs through Russian Jack Park on trails, so expect dirt underfoot and, depending on the season, patches of snow that keep things a little unpredictable. It is a trail race more than a road race, and the conditions give it a character that a flat pavement loop simply does not have.
This is the Anchorage Running Club's season opener, which shapes the crowd you will find there. After finishing, there are snacks, water, and sports drink, plus an awards ceremony covering overall and age group placings.
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Distances & Start Times
2.5K4/24/2027 11:00$25
5K4/24/2027 11:00$25
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