Anchorage
Trail Running Calendar near Anchorage 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Anchorage for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Weekly fall races across Anchorage parks offering three league distances from 1 to 12 km, scheduled September and October with point-based awards.
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.
October 2026
Run De Jump is an uphill race on October 3, 2026 at the Karl Eid Ski Jump where participants climb a cargo net to the Hilltop chair lift in timed waves.
Family-friendly 2K and 5K run, jog, or walk on trails near Trailside Elementary and Service High School in Anchorage on October 10, 2026.
February 2027
A winter 100 mile event in Big Lake, Alaska featuring bike, ski, and run courses across frozen rivers, swamps, and wooded trails.
A winter 50K loop in Big Lake, Alaska on frozen rivers and forest trails, offered as run, bike and ski events on February 14, 2027.
July 2027
A 5K mud and obstacle run at Kincaid Park in Anchorage on July 18, 2027, requiring a signed waiver; spectators enter the festival area for $10 cash and children under 14 attend free.