Love a Nurse Run 5K

Race Overview

Lace up your running shoes, grab a friend, and hit the trails with us for a good cause! The Alaska Nurses Association is thrilled to host our 10th Annual LOVE A NURSE 5K. Choose to join us in-person at Goose Lake Park or register for our virtual 5K!

In-Person Event Info

• Date & Time: 10 AM on Saturday, May 9th
• Location: Goose Lake Park
• Community Friendly: The Love a Nurse 5K is kid & dog friendly and open to the entire community.
• Activities: Enjoy a Zumba warm-up, yoga cool-down, yummy snacks, and more!

Registration and T-Shirts

All participants will receive the official 2026 Love a Nurse 5K t-shirt, available in youth and unisex sizing. Register early to guarantee your preferred shirt size!

Packet Pickup Times & Locations

• Friday, May 8th: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the AaNA Office (3701 E Tudor Road Suite #208)
• Saturday, May 9th Race Day Pickup: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Goose Lake Park
• Attendance: All in-person participants must come to one of the packet pickup sessions.
• Contents: Your packet includes your race bib and t-shirt.

Thank you for supporting Alaska's nurses!

Virtual Event Info

Virtual 5K – Can’t make it to Goose Lake? Have no fear, our virtual option is still here! The virtual Love a Nurse 5K will take place from May 1st to May 9th, 2026.

Virtual Race Details

• Flexibility: Complete your race anytime and anywhere (treadmill, track, trail).
• Course Selection: You get to choose your course as well as when you run or walk your VIRTUAL 5K.
• Packet Pickup: Virtual participants are welcome to come to a packet pickup session by selecting in-person pickup during registration.
• T-Shirt Shipping: If you do not attend a packet pickup, we will ship your t-shirt for an $8 shipping fee after the event.

Submitting Virtual Results

Once you have finished your virtual 5K, you will be able to submit your results online! You can post results until May 31st at 11:59 PM.

More Information

For more details and to register, visit the Love a Nurse Run 5K page.