Fairbanks Midnight Sun Run
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Fairbanks Midnight Sun Run
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run is an annual 10K held in Fairbanks, Alaska on June 20, 2026. The route starts at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, covers about 6.2 miles through area neighborhoods, and finishes at Pioneer Park where post-race festivities continue into the night.
The event is chip timed and includes an elite runner corral to place faster competitors at the front. A costumed division is part of the event and highlights local creativity. Proceeds support the Fairbanks Resource Agency and the Paula Kothe Scholarship Award, which provides $6,000 in scholarships to local student athletes.
The event attracts participants from across the United States and internationally and proceeds are used to fund local charitable and scholarship efforts. The description focuses on the course, timing system, race divisions, and the charitable beneficiaries connected to this edition of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
