Alaska Relay
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Alaska Relay
Alaska Relay is a team relay event held June 26-27, 2026. The course covers 200 miles divided into 36 legs and is most commonly completed by a team of 12, which allows each runner to run three legs. Teams typically operate with two vans of six runners that alternate active legs.
The traditional rotation assigns each runner three nonconsecutive legs (for example, runner 1 runs legs 1, 13, and 25). Runners typically accumulate about 15 to 18 miles total across their three legs. Individual leg distances vary from under 3 miles to over 10 miles. Between their legs, runners generally have seven to ten hours of rest, and vans have about three to five hours of downtime between sets, depending on overall team speed.
The route uses the Anchorage bike path network, continues down Turnagain Arm, and finishes on the shore of Resurrection Bay. The event takes place at the peak of summer when extended twilight can last about six hours; some legs occur during low light and require runner visibility equipment.
Team formats include Full Teams (10 to 12 runners), Semi-Ultra (7 to 9), Ultra (up to 6), a 6-Pack half team that pairs with another 6-Pack, and a High School full team of 12 youth runners. Divisions include Open, Masters, Super Masters, and High School for full teams, with Men's, Women's, and Mixed splits. The event has a refund and credit policy for cancellations and requires teams to supply volunteers or pay a volunteer fee used to hire local non-profits. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
