Anchorage RunFest

Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest

• Event Dates: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026.
• Fundraising: Largest event and main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Proceeds: Used to help defray the costs of the Kids’ 2K (free for all participants) and to support local organizations promoting healthy lifestyles through running and exercise.
• Registration Note: Shirt sizes guaranteed through June 30, 2026. Registrations after this date may not receive preferred shirt size.

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

Check Out Our Partners

• Travel Information: Check out amazing adventures through our partners.
• Link: Information about Travel-Lodging-Things to Do.

Message from the RunFest Race Directors

• Gratitude: For 16 years, we’ve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you.
• Tradition: Anchorage RunFest is more than a race—it’s a tradition celebrating resilience, health, and community spirit.
• Distances: Includes United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra, Humpy’s Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events.
• Looking Forward: We can’t wait to see you in August 2026 to train, run, and create new memories together!

Race Directors: Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman

For more details, visit Anchorage RunFest.