Snow Globe Run
Anchorage, AK
Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
Peanut Farm, Anchorage AK
Distance
Typical weather
14–23°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
3–14°F
dry
2024
27–33°F
rain
2023
17–24°F
rain
2022
12–26°F
rain
2021
-1–5°F
dry
2020
8–16°F
dry
2019
22–31°F
dry
2018
17–26°F
rain
2017
26–36°F
dry
2016
4–8°F
dry
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About this race
Race Location
- Date and Time: Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
- Location: Campbell Creek Trail behind the Peanut Farm restaurant.
- Participation: You are invited to run, walk, snowshoe, or cheer.
- Snowshoe Race: Not sure about running in the snow? Try our snowshoe race that will start at 11:15 AM!
Costume Contest
- Theme: Zoo Critters themed costume contest.
- Start Time: Begins at 10:15 AM, before the race.
- Prizes: Best Male, Female, and Group costumes, provided by the Peanut Farm.
- Proceeds: A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alaska Zoo.
Event Guidelines
- Dogs: Due to insurance requirements, dogs are not allowed and should be left at home.
- Strollers: Strollers are discouraged: if participating, please start at the back.
- Weather: Anticipated snow on the course might affect participation with strollers.
Race Partner
- Collaboration: The Anchorage Running Club is partnering with the Alaska Zoo.
- Proceeds: A portion of race fees and all online donations will support the Alaska Zoo.
- Zoo Admission: Runners can enjoy daytime admission to the Alaska Zoo by presenting a tear-off from their race bib.
- Exclusions: Offer valid during regular daytime hours only: Zoo Lights not included.
Course Information
- Location: Start and finish line on the trail accessible via the Peanut Farm overflow parking lot.
- Course Type: 4K out and back along the Campbell Creek Trail, south for 2K and turns around.
- Terrain: A flat course with little in the way of hills.
Bib Pickup
- Location: The Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518.
- Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM.
- Morning Pickup: Available on race day from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
- Finisher Medal: All participants will receive a finisher medal on race day.
Prizes
- Top Finishers: The top 3 men and women finishers will receive prizes from the Peanut Farm.
- Late Registration: Late registration fees apply for runners registering after 11:59 PM, December 9, 2026.
More Information
- Race URL: Snow Globe Run
Course map
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