Twilight 12K

MAY
29
2026
A festive Friday night run in Anchorage to kick off summer. The unique course goes over a closed bridge, past downtown, and along the Coastal Trail with live bands. Finish at the Rose Garden for music, food, and a celebratory beverage.
Fri 29 May 2026
12 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Twilight 12K

The Twilight 12K takes place on a Friday in late May in Anchorage, Alaska. The event offers in-person and virtual participation options.

There are multiple race distances available:

  • In-Person Twilight 12K
  • In-Person Skinny Mini 6K
  • Virtual Twilight 12K
  • Virtual Skinny Mini 6K

The in-person courses are described as unique. The route begins downtown near Skinny Raven Sports and includes a closed bridge for a lap around Government Hill. Participants then run through Downtown Anchorage, the Coastal Trail, and Westchester Lagoon.

Live bands are positioned along the course. The finish area is at the Rose Garden on the Park Strip, where post-event activities include music, food from Bear Tooth, and beverages from Broken Tooth Brewing. A race t-shirt is included with registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

12 km
in-Person Twilight 12k
12 km
Twilight 12k Wheelchair
6 km
in-Person Skinny Mini 6k
Virtual Skinny Mini 6k
Virtual Twilight 12k