Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2026-2027

The KRRBRRR is a casual, 8-hour trail run where participants choose their distance by completing 5-mile loops. The course offers varied terrain from single-track to muddy trails. Part of the proceeds support local nonprofit news.

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..

A challenging three-day stage race on the trails of Kodiak, Alaska. Runners tackle a different mountain course each day, with steep single-track and alpine terrain. Overall winners are determined by their cumulative time across all three st..

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.

Experience the wild beauty of Alaska in this 100K point to point race along the historic Denali Highway. Runners tackle a remote gravel course with stunning mountain views and nearly 20 hours of arctic daylight.

A point to point 135 mile ultramarathon along the Denali Highway from Paxson to Cantwell, featuring alpine passes, lodges en route, mandatory crew support, a 48 hour cutoff, strict qualifying requirements, and a 50 runner field 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.

The Juneau Ridge Race is a 15-mile mountain run in Alaska featuring 5000 feet of climb. The route traverses the spectacular Juneau Ridge after summiting Mt. Juneau. It is a self-supported adventure with strict gear requirements and time lim..

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.

Test your endurance in Alaska's Hatcher Pass. Runners tackle a 4.167-mile trail loop every hour, with the last person standing declared the winner. The event follows classic Backyard Ultra rules and is limited to 75 participants.

Experience the beauty of the Tongass National Forest at this trail half marathon in Ketchikan. Run the full distance individually or form a relay team to navigate the scenic trails around Ward Lake and Perseverance Lake.

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.

Resurrection Pass Ultras are low key, mostly self supported 50 and 100 mile trail races across Alaska's historic Resurrection Pass Trail between Hope and Cooper Landing. The 2026 edition runs July 24 25.

Experience an intense mountain run at Alyeska Resort featuring 3912 feet of vertical gain over 6.1 miles. This capped event offers divisions for all experience levels with cash and gear prizes for top finishers.

Run a half marathon on a scenic trail loop through Delta Junction's agricultural fields. This inaugural summer event offers a flat, unpaved course with mountain views, open to walkers and runners aged 10 and up.

Run a historic four mile out and back trail in Valdez Alaska. This exclusive event is limited to forty participants and follows the original 1898 route used by gold seekers and the US Army.