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Christopher Walden Hilltop 5k

Name: Christopher Walden Hilltop 5k
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Anchorage

Anchorage, United States • 15-22 Aug 2026

Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K

The Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K offers in person and virtual options at Hilltop Ski Area, 7015 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, United States. The event takes place in August 2026 from August 15 to August 22.

The course is a 5K (3.1 miles) with 1288 feet of elevation change. The route includes repeated climbs and descents, short trails through the woods, and viewpoints from the top of the ski area. The event is open to runner hikers and children aged 5 and older.

There are separate entry options with registration fees listed for general and student entries. The event raises funds for The Christopher Walden House of Hope and for Hilltop Ski Area.

A virtual entry allows participants to complete the distance anywhere and submit results without providing a time if they choose. Participants are asked to follow pedestrian safety rules, including using sidewalks when available and running against traffic where no sidewalk or multi use trail exists. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alaska Anchorage

Race information

Registration

5 km

Student Hilltop 5k

5 km

in-Person Hilltop 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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