Trail Running calendar near Cooper Landing 2026-2027

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..

Trail races of 8 miles and 4 miles on the Turnagain Arm Trail with rocky, hilly single track and scenic views. Entry fees fund the UAA Ski Team and field size is limited to 200 participants.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.