Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2026-2027

Mountain road and mountain courses on Hatcher Pass Road near Willow, Alaska, offering a slightly-longer-than-marathon, a roughly 54-mile 50 Mile, and a three-person relay. Courses feature significant elevation gain and seven aid stations.

Drew's Angel Creek 50 near Fairbanks, Alaska features point to point trail races in 50 mile and 50K distances with mixed hard pack and technical ridge terrain. Drop bag support and a shuttle from Chena Hot Springs Resort are provided.

Run De Tour is a two part trail running event in Anchorage on June 14 and Aug. 1st, using Double Bubble and Spencer Trails. Distances include 20 km, 10 km, and 5 km; fees apply and entries are non refundable.

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 in Seward, Alaska honoring Dan Seavey, organized by the Iditarod Trail Blazers and Seward Sports and Recreation. Four race categories, dogs allowed on leash, and a post race celebration at the Branson Pavilion.

Three day mountain running weekend at Skeetawk Ski Area featuring uphill, ridge, and technical trail courses including a 12K loop and a 37K Skyrunning route with about 11,500 ft of vertical gain. Youth and vertical kilometer events are also..

A community-hosted trail event in Kotzebue, Alaska above the Arctic Circle, offering full and half marathon courses over dirt roads, beach, and trail. Registration opens April 29, 2026.

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.

A neighborhood 5K at The Watershed School in Fairbanks on September 26, 2026 that raises funds for the Watershed School PTSA. A pancake and sausage fundraiser at the school offers a discount for runners with bibs.

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.

A trail running event in Girdwood, Alaska on October 3, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon, juniors half, and a 5K across local trails. Five aid stations, a marathon cutoff at Crow Creek Road, and proceeds support the Girdwood Nordic Ski..

Test your endurance at Skeetawk Ski Area by running as many one mile trail loops as possible in Alaska's beautiful Hatcher Pass. Choose from durations ranging from four to twelve hours on the scenic Meadow Loop trail.

Winter trail races near Big Lake Alaska offering 100 mile and 50 km options in February on marked routes through remote frozen terrain with published maps, rules, and gear information.

A human-powered winter trail race in Big Lake, Alaska, the Little Su 50K is held in February and includes course maps, gear guidance, race rules, and published results for participants.

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra in Soldotna, AK on June 4, 2027 is a Last Runner Standing race. Registration is on UltraSignup and closes June 3 at 11:59 PM AK; the organizer also maintains an event page and a Facebook listing.