Anchorage RunFest
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Event overview
Anchorage RunFest is a multi-day running festival in Anchorage, Alaska, held on August 15 and 16, 2026. It is the largest event and the main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds help fund the free Kids’ 2K, college scholarships for high school runners, and support local organizations that promote healthy lifestyles through running and exercise. Organizers describe the event as a community tradition with a range of distances and related activities.
Events and logistics
Events occur at Delaney Park Strip (10th & H Street) and Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse (610 W 6th Ave), with bib pickup at 1st United Methodist Church (725 W 9th Ave) on dates preceding the race. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by June 30, 2026; sizes after that date cannot be guaranteed.
Distances and event types:
- United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra : 49K
- Humpy’s Marathon : marathon
- Humpy’s Marathon Relay : marathon relay
- Anchorage RunFest Half : half marathon
- Anchorage RunFest 5K : 5K
- The Anchorage Mile : mile
- Military Mile : mile
- Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital Kids 2K : 2K
The event includes multi-race bundle options and lists sponsors and community partners. The festival functions as both a race series and a fundraiser for local running programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
