Anchorage RunFest
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 15, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Anchorage RunFest is a series of running events for all levels in Anchorage on August 15–16, 2027, featuring a 49K (30.4-mile) ultra, Humpy's Marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km) and its relay, a half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 5K and The Anchorage Mile. The mile is held on August 15 at 11:25 a.m.; on August 16, the 49K starts at 8 a.m., the marathon and relay at 8:30 a.m., the half at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K at 9:15 a.m.
The out-and-back course runs through downtown Anchorage and along the coast, with panoramic views and the chance to spot local wildlife. The event includes a two-day health and fitness expo and a pasta dinner. As the Anchorage Running Club's biggest fundraiser, it funds college scholarships for high school runners and other community initiatives that encourage a healthy lifestyle through running.
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Races nearby
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