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Anchorage Runners Train for 30th Anniversary RunFest and Summer Series

Schedule details emerge for multiple events including the 30th anniversary RunFest and weekly trail series.

By Anchorage Sport Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Anchorage RunFest is scheduled for August 15-16, 2026, marking the 30th anniversary of the Humpy's Marathon as the largest running event in Alaska and main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club.

Why the timing stands out

The announcement arrives as Anchorage prepares for a full year of endurance activity rather than a single fixed season, with the RunFest serving as a central gathering point for participants across distances from 1 mile to 49 kilometers.

Local races and trails in focus

The weekend includes a marathon, half marathon, 5K, marathon relay, Anchorage Mile, Kids' 2K Fun Run and a 49K ultra race. Separately, the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races continue as a weekly series of night trail events on varying courses throughout Anchorage, with starts at 6:30 p.m. open to both kids and adults. Backcountry runners also have the Crow Pass Crossing, a 22.5-mile ultra through Chugach State Park linking Girdwood and Eagle River with glacier views and river crossings.

Evidence from current listings

Anchorage hosts 17 upcoming endurance races spanning running, trail running, road cycling, duathlon and triathlon. These details are drawn directly from event calendars and registration platforms that list the specific dates, distances and locations without alteration.

Participants can review full details and registration on the official RunFest site and related Anchorage event pages. The Bonny Sosa series and Crow Pass Crossing maintain their established formats on local trails and park routes. Runners seeking to join any of the 17 listed endurance events should check the current schedules for entry and course updates.

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