Alaska
Alaska Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Alaska for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 25 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Alaska below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A pasture-based fundraiser at Musk Ox Farm in Palmer offering 1K kids, 5K and 10K courses plus a virtual option with views of musk oxen and nearby mountains.
A trail running event on August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park offering a full 31 mile traverse and a 14.2 mile half. Registration is online only, limited to 100 entrants and filled on a first come first served basis.
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.
A multi-day event in Fairbanks with in-person runs on UAF north campus trails and virtual 5K and 10K options, highlighting conservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Indigenous-led protection efforts.
Three trail races in Juneau on August 8, 2026 with 50k, 25k and 10k courses starting and finishing at the end of Basin Road.
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.
A free uphill running event in Ketchikan that follows Deermount Street and Ketchikan Lakes Road to the Deer Mountain Trailhead, finishing at the summit with about 3,000 feet of elevation gain over 3.5 miles. Registration is required in advance.
One hour of repeated climbs on the Hornaday switchback trail at Karen Hornaday Park, with individual or two person relay entries, awards for most circuits and a door prize.
A multi day mountain running weekend in Palmer, Alaska featuring a technical 37K skyrace; shorter events were cancelled for 2026.
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.
September 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 long running Anchorage Tuesday Night series offering three weekly league distances, seasonal passes, and points based awards across fall events.
A fall marathon in Fairbanks, Alaska on a 26.2 mile mostly trail course with a 3,300 foot climb up Ester Dome, nine aid stations, and options for a solo run, a timed hike, or a three person relay with three 8 to 9 mile legs.
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.
October 2026
Trail races on October 3, 2026 in Girdwood, Alaska featuring a 26.2 mile marathon, half and 5 km options, five aid stations, wildlife precautions, and proceeds supporting local trail maintenance.
A vertical race up the cargo net at Karl Eid Ski Jump on October 3, 2026, with randomized wave starts, equipment restrictions, and non-refundable entries.
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.