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Run De Tour

Name: Run De Tour
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Westchester Lagoon

Westchester Lagoon, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Run De Tour 2026 : Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage

Run De Tour is the 2nd annual trail running event organized by the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage. The event is offered in two parts: Part Un on Sunday, June 14 at Kincaid Park and Part Deux on Saturday, Aug. 1st at the Hillside Trails.

The courses run on sections of the Tour of Anchorage trail network, including the Double Bubble and Spencer Trails. The terrain includes winding paths, undulating hills and narrow, flowing trail sections. A course map is provided by the organizer.

Distances:

20 km
10 km
5 km

Entry fees are listed as a fixed registration amount with a higher day of registration fee and a 3% credit card processing charge applied at purchase. Entry fees are non refundable and entries are not transferable between individuals or to future races. Bib pickup takes place on race day at the trailhead. The event is presented as part of NSAA’s year round events program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alaska Westchester Lagoon

Race information

Website

20 km

10 km

5 km

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

Trail runs nearby

Sunday Jul 19

Mud Factor - Anchorage

Westchester Lagoon

Mud Run / Obstacle Run

5 km

Mud Factor ANCHORAGE is a 5K mud and obstacle run at Kincaid Park on July 19, 2026, with family and adult waves, a required signed waiver, and spectator festival access for a 10 dollar cash fee while under 14s are free.

Saturday Aug 8

Christopher Walden Hilltop 5k

Anchorage

5 km

A 5K run and hike at Hilltop Ski Area in Anchorage to raise funds for the Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area. The trail covers 1288 feet of elevation change and is offered in person, virtual, and student formats.

Saturday Sep 26

Anchorage United Nations Run

Anchorage

2 km

5 km

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.

Saturday Oct 3

Run De Jump

Westchester Lagoon

Run De Jump on October 3, 2026 at the Karl Eid Ski Jump sends runners up a cargo net to the Hilltop chair lift in randomized waves. The event lists clear rules, entry fees, and a nonrefundable, nontransferable registration policy.