Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2026-2027

A 6.1 mile mountain trail race in Alyeska, AK on July 25, 2026, climbing 3,912 feet from the DayLodge to alpine ridges and back. The marked course features single track, steep scrambles and a mandatory 50 minute cutoff at Center Ridge.

A trail half marathon at the Alaska Flour Company in Delta Junction, Alaska, run on gravel and dirt roads through barley fields and agricultural land. Open to ages 10 and up with chip timing, aid stations, T shirt and finisher medal.

A 4 mile out-and-back trail race on July 25, 2026 at Old Richardson Highway Trailhead in Valdez AK with a 40-runner limit and onsite cash registration.

An 11.5 mile summer trail race in Haines, Alaska, across rainforest and alpine ridge with a shuttle to the start, postrace drinks, and awards. Profits support local middle and high school cross country programs.

Mountain road races in Hatcher Pass near Willow, AK, offering a roughly 54 mile ultramarathon, a slightly longer than 26.2 mile marathon, and a three person relay. Courses follow Hatcher Pass Road with significant elevation gain and seven a..

Point-to-point trail races near Fairbanks offering 50-mile and 50K courses that mix hard-packed trails and technical ridge-line sections, finishing at Chena Hot Springs Resort with hot springs and a post-race barbecue.

Run De Tour is the 2nd annual trail race with 20 km, 10 km and 5 km options on Kincaid Park and Hillside Trails in Anchorage on June 14 and August 1.

Multi-distance running event at Savikko Park in Douglas AK on August 4 2026 offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon and 50K races.

An annual fundraiser at Musk Ox Farm near Palmer, Alaska, featuring 1K kids, 5K, 10K and a virtual option. The unpaved course crosses 75 acres with views of musk oxen and nearby mountains.

A trail running event on August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park offering a full 31 mile traverse and a 14.2 mile half. Registration is online only, limited to 100 entrants and filled on a first come first served basis.

A 5K run and hike at Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage to raise funds for the Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area. The trail covers 1288 feet of elevation change and is offered in person, virtual, and student formats.

A multi-day event in Fairbanks with in-person runs on UAF north campus trails and virtual 5K and 10K options, highlighting conservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Indigenous-led protection efforts.

Experience a technical mountain race in Palmer featuring a 5000 foot vertical gain over 8 miles. Navigate steep ridges and alpine tundra from Government Peak to the historic Independence Mine in this point to point Alaskan challenge.

A memorial 5K in Seward, Alaska honoring Dan Seavey, organized by the Iditarod Trail Blazers and Seward Sports and Recreation. Four race categories, dogs allowed on leash, and a post race celebration at the Branson Pavilion.

A free uphill running event in Ketchikan that follows Deermount Street and Ketchikan Lakes Road to the Deer Mountain Trailhead, finishing at the summit with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. Registration is required in adva..

Three days of mountain races in Palmer AK featuring a VK, a 12K loop, a youth uphill, and a technical 37K Skyline Scramble.

A community-hosted trail event in Kotzebue, Alaska above the Arctic Circle, offering full and half marathon courses over dirt roads, beach, and trail. Registration opens April 29, 2026.

Experience the Alaska wilderness with the Talkeetna Trail Race. Choose from 25k, 10k, or a family friendly 5k on varied trails ending with soup and beverages at the Sheldon Community Arts Hanger.

A fall marathon in Fairbanks, Alaska on a 26.2 mile mostly trail course with a 3,300 foot climb up Ester Dome, nine aid stations, and options for a solo run, a timed hike, or a three person relay with three 8 to 9 mile legs.

A community fundraiser at Westchester Lagoon on September 26, 2026, featuring 2K and 5K runs along the coastal trail to support Anchorage School District language immersion programs.