Boondocks Breakaway 5K

Anchorage, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Boondocks Breakaway 5K & 2.5K is the Anchorage Running Club’s season kickoff, held Saturday April 25, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. The event features two trail races and includes finisher and age-group awards presented after the races. The race description notes that the course may have patches of snow in some areas.

Distances

  • 2.5K
  • 5K

Registration and entry

Registration opens October 31, 2025. Anchorage Running Club members receive a 100% discount on entry. Nonmembers pay an entry fee of $25 per event.

Location and course

Races are staged on the trails at Russian Jack Park. The listed event address is 1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane, Anchorage, AK 99504. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Run
2.5k
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Trail runs nearby

Run, bike or ski a scenic 50K loop around Big Lake, Alaska, across frozen rivers, swamps and twisty woodland trails. Expect moose and fox sightings plus sweeping mountain views for a true Alaskan winter experience.

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