Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2026-2027

An informal trail running event in Palmer, Alaska offering repeated 5 mile loops and an optional 2.5 mile loop over an eight hour period. A portion of proceeds supports the Mat Su Sentinel.

Experience the joy of Nordic skiing at the Corduroy Crush in Girdwood. Choose between a 5k timed race, a 2k snowball biathlon, or a relay event on the scenic 5K Nordic Loop.

Test your resilience in Soldotna with a unique last person standing format where the clock shrinks every round. Choose between running, rucking, or hybrid challenges in this repetitive loop event at Soldotna Creek Park.

Kick off the running season on the trails of Russian Jack Park. This Anchorage Running Club event offers a free race for members or a small fee for non-members. Expect a classic spring run where lingering snow patches might be part of the a..

Trail races of 8 miles and 4 miles on the Turnagain Arm Trail with rocky, hilly single track and scenic views. Entry fees fund the UAA Ski Team and field size is limited to 200 participants.

The Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra will take place in Soldotna on Friday 5 June 2026. You can run 4 miles.

A three day stage race in Kodiak, Alaska held June 18 to 20, 2026. Three mountain stages are timed and combined for overall results with separate King of the Mountain awards for each stage.

Experience an endurance race through the wild Alaskan landscape on the historic Denali Highway. This 50 km event offers a route past glaciers and the Alaska Range under the midnight sun with a strict 50 runner capacity.

Denali 100K is a point to point ultramarathon on the Denali Highway in Alaska on June 21 2026. The field is limited to 50 runners who must use mandatory support crews and finish within an 18 hour time limit.

A point to point 135 mile endurance run along Alaska's Denali Highway from Paxson to Cantwell with about 8,800 ft of climbing. Runners must have a support crew and meet qualifying race requirements within a 48 hour limit.

Experience a focused uphill challenge at the Bird Ridge Hill Climb in Indian Alaska. Choose between the three mile Full Climb or the shorter Jack's Run for a vertical racing experience organized by the Alaska Mountain Runners.

A roughly 15 miles mountain ridge race in Juneau with about 5,000 feet of climbing, remote checkpoints, and mandatory safety kit. The field is limited and a waitlist is maintained.

Experience the diverse terrain of Wrangell Island in this grassroots Alaskan ultra marathon. Run 40 miles of boardwalks and forest trails as a solo participant or part of a relay team.

Mount Marathon is a historic Alaskan mountain race in Seward. The event involves a demanding 1.5 mile climb and descent. Registration is managed through a priority and lottery system across several divisions.

A looped Backyard Ultra at Government Peak Recreation Area near Hatcher Pass, Palmer AK, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile (6706 m) loop each hour under standard Backyard Ultra rules until one runner remains.

A trail half marathon at Ward Lake in Ketchikan on July 11 2026 featuring about 14 miles on local trails and four aide stations. Entry follows a sliding scale and relay teams of up to four runners are allowed.

Experience the scenery of Valdez with a 4.7 mile trail race along the banks of Mineral Creek. This event features ocean views from the Homestead trail and starts at the Ike Woodman Recreation Center.

Experience an iconic Alaskan backcountry marathon from Girdwood to Eagle River. This self supported race features glacier views, technical trails, and a major river crossing through remote mountain wilderness.

Mud Factor Anchorage is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Kincaid Park on July 19, 2026. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults need photo ID; spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival area access.

A low key, mostly self supported trail ultramarathon on the historic Resurrection Pass Trail in Alaska offering 50 mile and 100 mile distances over late July dates.