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Saturday, August 1st, 2026
4455 University Dr, Anchorage AK
5K · 10K · 15K
54–66°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
56–68°F
dry
2024
46–67°F
dry
2023
55–73°F
dry
2022
53–62°F
rain
2021
52–73°F
dry
2020
56–68°F
rain
2019
55–66°F
dry
2018
57–68°F
dry
2017
55–65°F
dry
2016
53–61°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 1
Cloudy · 53–69°F
Saturday, Aug 1starts near 53°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
Run 5k, 10k, or Double-Up!
Run a 5K, 10K or BOTH at the Alaska Distance Classic! Double-Up finishers earn a special reward. Sticking with the 5K or 10K? No worries, we have special rewards for you too. Root beer floats, anyone?
Event Details
- Date: 2026-08-01
- Location: 4455 University Dr, Anchorage, AK
- Start Point: The Alaska Distance Classic starts at APU!
- Distance Options: 5K, 10K, and Double-Up
Race Schedule
The 5K will start 45 minutes before the 10K. So if you plan on doubling up you have 45 minutes to finish the 5K and hit the 10K Start line. Take a lap through the beautiful woods that surround the University of Alaska and Alaska Pacific University campuses.
Community Support
In tradition with previous years, this event includes awareness and a fundraiser for Special Olympics Alaska. Thank YOU for helping us support this incredible community organization. We look forward to partnering again and highlighting the world-class athletes from SOA, especially in an Olympic year!
More Information
For more details on registration and participation, please visit the official race page.
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