Trail Running calendar near Anchorage 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..

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 backcountry marathon of roughly 23 miles between Girdwood and Eagle River on technical trail with snowfields, a river crossing and possible wildlife encounters. The event is organized as a fundraiser by Healthy Futures.

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.

A mountain trail race at Alyeska Resort on July 25, 2026 covering 6.1 miles with 3,912 feet of ascent. The event has Sport, Expert and Pro divisions, chip timing, on course hydration and a registration cap of 600 runners.

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..

The Veins of Gold is an 8-mile mountain race in Alaska with 5,000 feet of elevation gain. It traverses rugged terrain from Government Peak to Hatcher Pass Lodge. Participants must be prepared for backcountry conditions and carry mandatory g..

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.

A community fundraiser and cultural celebration in Anchorage featuring a 2K and 5K along the coastal trail. Proceeds support Anchorage School District language immersion programs and classroom resources.

Trail races at Matanuska Lakes State Rec Area in Palmer, Alaska on September 26, 2026. Distances range from a kids run to 50K, with flagged courses, aid stations for longer distances, and an Alaska State parking permit requirement.

Experience a human powered winter wilderness race in Big Lake Alaska. Navigate fifty kilometers of marked trails through remote frozen landscapes on the traditional lands of the Denaina and Ahtna Dene people.