Trail Running calendar near Willow 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..

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.

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..

Experience a point to point trail run through Denali State Park on the Kesugi Ridge Traverse. Choose between the 31 mile full course or the 14.2 mile half traverse for a unique mountain running experience.

Traverse an 8 mile mountain course with 5,000 feet of vertical gain in the Alaskan backcountry. This point to point race crosses Government Peak and finishes at the historic Independence Mine.

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.