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Anchorage RunFest Marathon
Anchorage, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
49 km42.2 km21.1 km5 km+2
ForestCity Run+4
USRegional Running Calendar
Running in Alaska
18 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 47 races in Alaska with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events180 confirmed dates
Competitions47Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 217 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+8,246 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Alaska Endurance Trail Run
Fairbanks, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24 h12 h6 h
ForestMulti-Day
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Anchorage Mayor's Marathon
Anchorage, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadPublic Park+2
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Denali135
Talkeetna, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
217 km100 km50 km
MountainHigh Altitude+2
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Denali 100K
Denali National Park, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
135 km100 km50 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+3
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Resurrection Pass
Hope, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km80.47 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Angel Creek 50 Mile and 50K
Fairbanks, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80 km50 km
ForestHigh Altitude+2
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Marathon Equinox
Fairbanks, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
80.47 km50 km
Culture & HistoryNature & Off-Road
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Anchorage RunFest Marathon | Anchorage, Alaska, US | Road Running | 49 km42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Alaska Endurance Trail Run | Fairbanks, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 24 h12 h6 h |
| Date to be announced | Anchorage Mayor's Marathon | Anchorage, Alaska, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Date to be announced | Denali135 | Talkeetna, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 217 km100 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Denali 100K | Denali National Park, Alaska, US | Road Running | 135 km100 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Resurrection Pass | Hope, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km |
| Date to be announced | Angel Creek 50 Mile and 50K | Fairbanks, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 80 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon Equinox | Fairbanks, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 80.47 km50 km |
| Date to be announced | Kesugi Ridge Traverse and Half Traverse | Denali National Park, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 49.89 km22.53 km |
| Date to be announced | Mt. Roberts Tram Run | Juneau, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 3.22 km |
| Date to be announced | Spencer Glacier Dash | Anchorage, Alaska, US | Road Running | 8.05 km |
| Date to be announced | Mount Marathon Race | Seward, Alaska, US | Trail Running | 42 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Alaska (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 18 public events and 47 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running and Road Running. Key host locations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park. Notable events in the selection include Anchorage RunFest Marathon, Alaska Endurance Trail Run, and Anchorage Mayor's Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 217 km, reaching up to +8,246 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Alaska includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Alaska?
RunningCompass currently lists 18 verified events with 47 individual races in Alaska. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Anchorage RunFest Marathon, Alaska Endurance Trail Run, and Anchorage Mayor's Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Alaska?
Events in Alaska focus on Trail Running and Road Running. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 217 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Alaska?
The most selective courses in Alaska climb up to +8,246 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Alaska?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.