Anchorage RunFest

Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest

• Event Dates: Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026.
• Purpose: Main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Proceeds: Help defray costs of the Kids’ 2K, provide college scholarships to high school runners, and support local organizations promoting healthy lifestyles.
• Kids’ 2K: Free for all participants.

Shirt Size Information

• Guarantee Deadline: Shirt sizes guaranteed through June 30, 2026.
• Post-Deadline: Sizes cannot be guaranteed after this date.
• Final Numbers: Needed to print shirts.
• Registration Impact: Registrations after June 30 may not receive preferred shirt size.

Race Location Information

• August 16th: Delaney Park Strip, 10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501.
• August 17th: 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, from 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
• August 15th: 1st United Methodist Church, 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM.

Race Partners

• Travel Information: Check out these race partners for amazing adventures.
• Explore: Information about Travel-Lodging-Things to Do.

Message from the RunFest Race Directors

• Celebration: 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: From the United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra to Humpy’s Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events, there’s a place for all.
• Looking Forward: 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.

For more information, visit Anchorage RunFest.