Trail Running calendar near Anchorage 2026-2027

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing running event in Soldotna, Alaska on June 5, 2026, listed at 538 Arena Ave. The event listing notes a website and a Facebook event and shows registration closing on June 4.

A 5 mile out and back on the Spencer Glacier Trail reachable only by Alaska Railroad from Portage, AK. The course runs to Spencer Lake and the Glacier Overlook and returns to Chugach Adventures base camp; field conditions include bear count..

Run De Tour is a two part trail run at Kincaid Park and the Hillside Trails that uses sections of the Double Bubble and Spencer Trails. Multiple distances are offered and registration is non refundable with bib pickup on race day.

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 98th Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska on July 4, 2026 features uphill-and-back races with multiple distances and entry categories, including junior, open, non-binary, and golden over-70 events.

Backyard ultra at Government Peak Recreation Area near Hatcher Pass in Palmer AK. Runners repeat 4.167 mile loops on single track and ski trails until one finishes; the field is limited to 75 entrants and basic aid is provided at the start..

An inaugural 5K on July 11, 2026 at Skeetawk Ski Area in the Hatcher Pass area, co-hosted by regional organizations; registration fees support local youth running teams and registrants receive a 20% Hatcher Romp ticket discount.

A backcountry footrace of about 23 miles from above Girdwood to the Eagle River Nature Center on July 18, 2026. The unmarked, technical route includes snowfields, a cold river crossing, and possible wildlife encounters.

Mud Factor Anchorage is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Kincaid Park on July 19 2026. A signed liability waiver and photo ID for adults are required and spectators pay a cash fee for festival area access.

A low key, mostly self supported trail ultramarathon on the historic Resurrection Pass Trail in Alaska offering 50 mile and 100 mile distances over late July dates.

A 6.1 mile mountain trail race at Alyeska Resort on July 25, 2026, featuring 3,912 feet of vertical gain and a field capped at 600. The route climbs from the DayLodge to alpine ridgelines and returns via Max's Mountain trail.

Point to point races on Hatcher Pass Road near Willow, AK, including a roughly 54 mile 50 and a slightly longer than marathon course. Mountain routes feature substantial elevation gain, seven aid stations, and 3 person relay options.

Run De Tour is a two part trail run at Kincaid Park and the Hillside Trails that uses sections of the Double Bubble and Spencer Trails. Multiple distances are offered and registration is non refundable with bib pickup on race day.

Kesugi Ridge Traverse on August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park offers a 31 miles full course and a 14.2 miles half course, limited to 100 entrants with online registration and an $85 entry fee.

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 on the Iditarod National Historic Trail in Seward with four age and gender categories. The race allows leashed dogs, uses staggered starts, and includes a post-race celebration at the Branson Pavilion.

A three day mountain running weekend at Skeetawk Ski Area in Hatcher Pass featuring a vertical kilometer, a 12K loop, a youth uphill and a technical 37K skyrunning course. Runners may enter single or multiple events.

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 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.

Experience the scenic single track trails of Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area with distances ranging from a kids run to a 50K ultra. Runners receive a finisher mug after navigating this forested Alaska course.