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Anchorage Runners Use State Parks and City Trails for Weekly Events

Venues such as Chugach State Park and city courses host a calendar of races and training sessions that use existing infrastructure for runners.

By Anchorage Sport Desk · Published July 19, 2026

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The Anchorage RunFest will take place August 15-16, 2026, with distances ranging from 1 mile to 49K and serving as the 30th anniversary of the Humpy's Marathon.

Anchorage RunFest

This multi-day event uses Anchorage roads and paths to accommodate participants across a wide range of distances. The schedule draws on established local routes that have supported marathon events for decades.

Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon

Runners from all over the world will attend the Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon on June 20, 2026. The summer solstice tradition has more than 50 years of history and relies on the same network of streets and parks used by other local races.

Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races

The Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Races run as a weekly series on varying courses throughout Anchorage. These events provide regular access to city infrastructure for casual runners without requiring long-distance travel.

Crow Pass Crossing

Experienced backcountry runners use the Crow Pass Crossing, a 22.5-mile ultra-marathon through Chugach State Park that offers glacier views and is typically completed in around three hours. The route depends on maintained park trails and access points already in place for public recreation.

Anchorage Running Club and Skinny Raven

Groups like the Anchorage Running Club and Skinny Raven host casual meetups, pub runs, and group training sessions throughout the city. These organizations connect runners to existing venues and routes on a recurring basis.

The listed events and groups demonstrate how Anchorage's current trails, parks and road network support both competitive races and regular training. Dates such as August 15-16, 2026, for the RunFest and June 20, 2026, for the Mayor's Marathon show the ongoing calendar that uses these facilities year after year.

Interested runners can review event details on anchoragerunfest.org and runsignup.com to locate start times, course maps and registration information for upcoming sessions.