Trail Running calendar near Girdwood 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.

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.

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..

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.

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 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.

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.