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Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage AK
Marathon · Half · 5K · 1 Mile
54–63°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
53–62°F
dry
2024
52–61°F
dry
2023
55–61°F
rain
2022
53–64°F
rain
2021
52–63°F
dry
2020
55–78°F
dry
2019
61–75°F
dry
2018
53–60°F
dry
2017
54–63°F
dry
2016
52–63°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 15
Cloudy · 61–65°F
Saturday, Aug 15starts near 61°F · 21% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Anchorage RunFest Overview
- Date: August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026
- Location: Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage, AK
- Purpose: Main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Proceeds: Funds Kids’ 2K, college scholarships for high school runners, and support local health promoting organizations
Shirt Size Guarantee
- Deadline: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 30, 2026
- Note: Registrations after this date may not receive preferred shirt sizes
- Importance: Final numbers needed for shirt printing
- Advice: Register early to secure your preferred 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
Travel and Lodging Information
Message from the Race Directors
- Experience: Celebrating 16 years of shared miles, cheers, and triumphs
- Gratitude: Thanks to all runners, volunteers, and supporters who empower this event
- Tradition: More than just a race: it celebrates resilience, health, and community
- Inclusive: Distances for everyone, including a 49K Ultra, marathon, relay, half marathon, 5K, and kids’ events
We look forward to seeing 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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