35th Annual Anchorage Salmon Run - May 2, 2026
- Date Sat 2nd May 2026
- Time 8:00AM AKDT
- Location Anchorage, Alaska
- Price Free - $43.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of community spirit and healthy fun at the 35th Annual Anchorage Salmon Run on Saturday, May 2, 2026! This exciting event kicks off at Inlet View Elementary, where participants will embark on a scenic run along the beautiful Coastal Trail. With a starting downhill along N Street followed by a flat course, it's the perfect opportunity to set a personal record or enjoy a leisurely trot with the whole family.
As one of Anchorage's oldest neighborhood schools, Inlet View Elementary not only serves as the race's starting point but also benefits from the funds raised through the Salmon Run. These contributions help support essential programs like reading tutoring, after-school activities, and field trips. Don't forget to pick up your race bib between 8:30 and 9:30 AM in the school gymnasium, and if you're driving, the Anchorage Lutheran Church has graciously opened their parking lot for easy access. Join us at 10 AM for a fun-filled day that kicks off the running season and supports our local community!
As one of Anchorage's oldest neighborhood schools, Inlet View Elementary not only serves as the race's starting point but also benefits from the funds raised through the Salmon Run. These contributions help support essential programs like reading tutoring, after-school activities, and field trips. Don't forget to pick up your race bib between 8:30 and 9:30 AM in the school gymnasium, and if you're driving, the Anchorage Lutheran Church has graciously opened their parking lot for easy access. Join us at 10 AM for a fun-filled day that kicks off the running season and supports our local community!
Organiser's Description
Join us for a family fun run from Inlet View Elementary out along the Coastal Trail. This race has one downhill at the beginning along N Street and is flat after that! Set an early season PR or trot with along with the whole family. The Salmon Run is a great spring race to kick off your running season.
Inlet View Elementary is located in downtown Anchorage, and is one of the oldest, traditional neighborhood elementary schools in our town. Today, with money raised through events like the Salmon Run, we are able to provide reading tutoring, supplemental math programs, after-school Spanish classes, writing workshops, art, music and physical education assemblies as well as busses for field trips, scholarships, financial assistance for meals, and classroom support.
DAY OF BIB PICK-UP 8:30- 9:30am in the school gymnasium.
PARKING: The Anchorage Lutheran Church has generously opened their parking lot to us. The easiest way to access this lot is to take West 15th Avenue to O street and drive through the back alley (N. street will be closed for the race) From the church parking lot you can walk to the school less than a block away. Thanks to the Anchorage Lutheran Church for supporting our school and this community wide event.
SEE YOU SATURDAY, MAY 2ND AT 10AM!
Inlet View Elementary is located in downtown Anchorage, and is one of the oldest, traditional neighborhood elementary schools in our town. Today, with money raised through events like the Salmon Run, we are able to provide reading tutoring, supplemental math programs, after-school Spanish classes, writing workshops, art, music and physical education assemblies as well as busses for field trips, scholarships, financial assistance for meals, and classroom support.
DAY OF BIB PICK-UP 8:30- 9:30am in the school gymnasium.
PARKING: The Anchorage Lutheran Church has generously opened their parking lot to us. The easiest way to access this lot is to take West 15th Avenue to O street and drive through the back alley (N. street will be closed for the race) From the church parking lot you can walk to the school less than a block away. Thanks to the Anchorage Lutheran Church for supporting our school and this community wide event.
SEE YOU SATURDAY, MAY 2ND AT 10AM!
Races
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10k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & 10K T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$43.70
The 10K starts behind Inlet View, heads down N street and veers right onto Virginia Court before joining the Chester Creek Trail toward Westchester lagoon. Head south on the on the very flat Coastal Trail the entire way and turn around just before Earthquake Park, a volunteer will be at the turnaround. Enjoy a car free run with aid stations along the way. -
5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & 5K T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$43.70
The 5K starts behind Inlet View and heads down N street and veers right onto Virginia Court before joining the Chester Creek Trail toward Westchester lagoon. Head south on the very flat Coastal Trail the entire way and turn around just before Lyn Ary Park, a volunteer will be at the turnaround. Enjoy a car free run with aid stations along the way. -
2K Fun Run
Incl. $3.03 Fee & 2K T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (10:05AM AKDT)
$33.03
The 2K starts behind Inlet View and heads down N street and veers right onto Virginia Court. Volunteers will be on hand to point you through the park near the Westchester Boat Ramp then back up N. street to the school. -
Buy an Extra T-Shirt
Incl. Buy Extra T-Shirt
Sat 2nd May 2026 (8:00AM AKDT)
Free
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Inlet View Elementary School, 1300 Inlet Place, Anchorage, 99501, AK, United States
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