Anchorage RunFest

Event Overview

• Event Name: Anchorage RunFest
• Date: August 15-16, 2026
• Location: Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage, AK
• Fundraiser: Supports Anchorage Running Club programs

Purpose of the Event

• Kids’ 2K: Free for all participants
• Scholarships: Financial aid for high school runners
• Community Support: Funds local organizations promoting healthy lifestyles
• Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3) organization

Shirt Size Information

• Guarantee Deadline: June 30, 2026
• Final Numbers: Required for printing shirts
• Registration Note: Late registrants may not receive preferred sizes
• Availability: Sizes cannot be guaranteed after the deadline

Race Location Information

• August 15th: Delaney Park Strip, 10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
• August 16th: Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, 610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

Bib Pickup Details

• August 14th: 1st United Methodist Church, 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• August 15th: 1st United Methodist Church, 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Travel and Lodging Information

• Partners: Check out our race partners for amazing adventures
• Website: Travel-Lodging-Things to Do

Message from the Race Directors

For 16 years, we’ve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you. Through challenges and celebrations, your support has kept RunFest strong, and we are grateful for every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this event possible.

Anchorage RunFest is more than a race—it’s a tradition that celebrates resilience, health, and community spirit. With distances for everyone—from the United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra and Humpy’s Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events—there’s a place for all runners at our start lines.

We can’t wait to see you in August 2026, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!

Race Directors: Melanie Clark and Sharron Fisherman

More Information

Visit the official race page at Anchorage RunFest.