Anchorage RunFest
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Event overview
Anchorage RunFest takes place on Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Anchorage, AK. It is the main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds help cover the Kids 2K cost (free for participants), provide college scholarships for high school runners, and support local organizations that promote running and exercise. Shirt sizes are guaranteed for registrations completed by June 30, 2026.
Race distances and logistics
- 49K Ultra - Price $85; open to ages 18-100; date 08/16.
- Marathon - Price $80; open to ages 16-100; date 08/16.
- Marathon Relay (team 2-4) - Price $155; open to ages 12-100; date 08/16.
- Half Marathon - Price $65; open to ages 12-100; date 08/16.
- 5K - Price $35; option for $15 registration with Back-2-Back Challenge; date 08/16.
- The Anchorage Mile - Price $25; active and prior military only; date 08/15.
- Military Mile - Price $0; for active and prior military; date 08/15.
- Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital Kids 2K - Price $0; open to ages 12 and under; date 08/15.
Event locations: Delaney Park Strip (10th & H Street) on August 15, and Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse (610 W 6th Ave) on August 16. Bib pickup is scheduled on August 14 and August 15 at 1st United Methodist Church, 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage. Registration for listed events opens December 1, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
