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Anchorage Running Club Readies August RunFest as Primary Fundraiser

The club coordinates the state's largest running event alongside weekly training options for local participants.

By Anchorage Sport Desk · Published July 17, 2026

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The Anchorage Running Club will stage Anchorage RunFest on August 15-16, 2026, as its main fundraiser. The event includes races ranging from a 1-mile option to a 49K distance, a marathon relay and a Kids’ 2K.

Club Role in Summer Running Calendar

The Anchorage Running Club organizes RunFest each year. This follows the 2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon held on June 20, 2026, which featured the Midnight Sun Marathon and Alaska Half Marathon. July events such as the Skinny Raven Half & 10K in Anchorage and the Cirque Series Alyeska 10K mountain race continue the season, while the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races provide weekly community courses.

Regular Training and Meetup Options

The Anchorage Running Club and Skinny Raven arrange casual meetups, pub runs and group training sessions. The AKtive Soles Happy Run offers weekly 2.5-5 mile runs on Mondays in nearby Palmer. Additional ultra options listed in local guides include the 22.5-mile Crow Pass Crossing through Chugach State Park and the Arctic Valley Mountain Race.

Event Details Grounded in Current Schedule

RunFest dates fall six weeks after the June 20 Mayor's Marathon. The August timing places the multi-distance races after the July Skinny Raven and Alyeska events and during the ongoing Bonny Sosa Tuesday series. All listed activities appear on the verified Anchorage event listings and club-related sites.

Participants can review race options and registration on the official RunFest pages hosted at anchoragerunfest.org and the Anchorage.net events calendar. The Anchorage Running Club continues to list weekly sessions through its established channels for those seeking ongoing training.

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