In 22 days · Sat, Aug 15, 2026
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When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage AK
Distances
Marathon · Half · 5K · 1 Mile
About this race
Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest
- Event Date: August 15-16, 2026
- Purpose: Main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club
- Beneficiaries: Kids’ 2K, college scholarships, and local organizations
- Mission: Promote healthy lifestyles through running and exercise
Shirt Size Guarantee
- Deadline: Sizes guaranteed through June 30, 2026
- Final Numbers: Needed to print shirts
- Post-Deadline Registrations: May not receive preferred shirt size
- Event Registration: Encourage early sign up
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
- 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 Adventure Partners
- Travel Information: Check out Travel-Lodging-Things to Do
Message from the Race Directors
- Celebration: 16 years of sharing miles, cheers, and triumphs
- Gratitude: Thanks to every runner, volunteer, and supporter
- Tradition: A celebration of resilience, health, and community spirit
- Distances: Various options including Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events
See You in August 2026!
We can’t wait to see you in August 2026, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!
Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman
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