5Ks in Alaska

Join the Ketchikan Running Club for a family-friendly 5K or 1-mile fun run, honoring a beloved community member.

• Fun

Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM AKDT·3.1 Miles·Ketchikan, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

Race against Beethoven's 5th Symphony in this unique 5K, starting with a live maestro's downbeat. A spirited fundraiser for the Fairbanks Symphony.

• Quirky
• For a Cause

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 11:00 AM AKDT·5K·Fairbanks, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Unleash your alter ego for a fun and fast 5K or Kid's Dash, dressing as your favorite superhero or supervillain in Anchorage.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 2:20 PM AKDT·5K·Anchorage, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Kick off your running season on the hilly trails of Russian Jack Park, where lingering snow patches add a unique, early-spring challenge.

• Fun
• Competitive
• Quirky

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM AKDT·5K·Anchorage, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Join the Steps For Strong Minds 5K in Anchorage, a family-friendly run/walk supporting mental health awareness and active living for all ages.

• Fun
• For a Cause

Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:30 AM AKDT·5K·Anchorage, AK

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

A family-friendly 5K in Fairbanks celebrating National Drinking Water Week, starting and finishing at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Fun
• Festive

Wed, May 6, 2026, 6:00 PM AKDT·5K·Fairbanks, AK

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Join the Rotary Club of Fairbanks for the 45th Chena River Run 5K, a historic community race from Woodriver Elementary to the Princess Hotel.

• For a Cause

Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT·5K·Fairbanks, AK

EasygoingRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Join the 10th Annual Love a Nurse 5K to support Alaska's nurses, offering both in-person wooded trails and a flexible virtual option.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Festive
• For a Cause

Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT·5K·Anchorage, AK

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Lace up for a community 5K trail run in Palmer, AK, making a tangible difference for clean water and youth services across Alaska.

• Fun
• For a Cause

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM AKDT·5K·Palmer, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Trail · Hilly · Timed race

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a festive midnight 5K in Ketchikan, featuring a lively costume contest and a unique Alaskan experience.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive

Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 12:00 AM AKDT·5K·Ketchikan, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Challenge yourself with the annual Bird Ridge Hill Climb, a focused 3-mile ascent hosted by the Alaska Mountain Runners in Indian, AK.

• Competitive

Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT·3 Miles·Indian, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

A multi-day endurance festival in the Alaskan wilderness, challenging runners, ruckers, and strength athletes to push their limits.

• Inaugural
• Scenic
• Competitive
• Quirky

Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT·3 Miles·Palmer, AK

EasygoingTRAIL

Course · Hilly · Timed race

Support students, teachers, and staff at The Watershed School with every step you take in this community 5K.

• For a Cause

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM AKDT·5K·Fairbanks, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Timed race

A family-friendly and competitive event in Anchorage, supporting the NicStrong Foundation for kids with cancer and youth programs.

• Fun
• Scenic
• Competitive
• For a Cause

Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 12:00 PM AKDT·5K·Anchorage, AK

EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

A festive, family-friendly fun run on Thanksgiving morning, offering 1-mile and 5K options at Ward Lake.

• Fun
• Quirky
• Festive

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 9:30 AM AKST·5K·Ketchikan, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

Embrace the holiday spirit with a 5K Turkey Trot, offering both an in-person experience in Anchorage and a virtual option from anywhere.

• Festive

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 10:30 AM AKST·5K·Anchorage, AK

Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race