Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of Chugach State Park at this lakeside trail race featuring ten and twenty mile courses along the frozen shoreline of Eklutna Lake.

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.

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.

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..

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.

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.

Set in the stunning scenery of Alaska's Hatcher Pass, these races offer a true mountain challenge. Runners can tackle a marathon or a roughly 54-mile ultramarathon, both featuring significant elevation gain on a point-to-point course. The e..

Run a point-to-point trail race through the Alaskan backcountry near Fairbanks. Choose between a 50-mile or 50K course on mixed terrain, finishing at the Chena Hot Springs Resort. A shuttle service is provided, and a post-race BBQ awaits.

Experience a point to point trail run through Denali State Park on the Kesugi Ridge Traverse. Choose between the 31 mile full course or the 14.2 mile half traverse for a unique mountain running experience.

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 three-day mountain running festival in Alaska's Hatcher Pass. Races include a VK, a 12K loop, and a demanding 37K Skyrunning course. Participants can run single events or combine them over the weekend.