Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2025-2026

The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K is a memorial running event held in Seward, Alaska, honoring Dan Seavey, a founder of the Iditarod Trailblazers and participant in the first Iditarod race. The race takes place along the historic Iditarod National Historic Trail at Mile 0. Participants can run alongsid..

The Deer Mountain Challenge will take place in Ketchikan on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run 3 miles.

The Veins of Gold 2025 is a challenging mountain race held in Palmer, Alaska, starting at Government Peak Recreation Area and finishing at Hatcher Pass Lodge. Covering approximately 8 miles with a vertical gain of around 5,000 feet, the course traverses diverse terrain including steep uphill trails,..

The Talkeetna Trail Race is a community-focused running event held in Talkeetna, Alaska. It features a challenging 25K trail run alongside a more accessible 5K fun run, catering to a range of runners from serious trail athletes to casual participants. The race supports local youth, with proceeds ben..

The Anchorage United Nations Run is a community-focused 2K and 5K running event held at Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage, Alaska. Celebrating the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Anchorage School District, the run supports language immersion programs by raising funds for classroom materials,..

The Lakes TrailFest is a trail running event held at Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. It offers a variety of race distances to accommodate all ages and skill levels, including a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. The courses feature marked trails with directional signs and colo..

The Girdwood Marathon, held in Girdwood, Alaska, is a challenging trail race set for October 4, 2025, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon, juniors half marathon, and a new 5K trails race. Starting and finishing at the Alyeska Day Lodge, the courses traverse over 30 scenic trails th..

The Death By a Mile will take place in Palmer on Saturday 11 October 2025. You can run between 4 and 12 kilometers.

The Little Su 50K is a winter race held in Big Lake, Alaska, featuring a 50-kilometer loop course on marked trails. Participants traverse frozen rivers, swamps, and winding forest paths, offering a challenging and scenic experience. The course showcases Alaska's natural beauty, with opportunities to..

The Alaska Endurance Trail Run is a challenging ultramarathon event held in Interior Alaska on the UAF West Ridge trails. It features 6, 12, and 24-hour trail running and walking challenges, offering participants the unique experience of racing under the midnight sun, eliminating the need for headla..

The Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra will take place in Soldotna on Friday 5 June 2026.

The Kodiak Mountain Series is a three-day mountain running stage race held in Kodiak, Alaska. Scheduled for June 18-20, 2026, the event features challenging courses with a total elevation gain of 8,000 feet over 20 miles. Each day includes a distinct mountain run, encouraging participants of all lev..