Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest, the largest event and main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This event will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2027 and Sunday, August 22, 2027. Proceeds are used to help defray the costs of the Kids 2K (free for all participants), for college scholarships to high school runners, and to support local organizations whose missions are in line with the Clubs goal to promote healthy lifestyles through running and exercise.

At its heart, Anchorage RunFest is Humpys Marathon, which began in the 1997. In 2008, the event expanded into a four-day celebration of running, featuring races from Thursday through Sunday, and adopted the name Big Wild Life Runs, inspired by Anchorages Big Wild Life brand. In fall 2015, we became Anchorage RunFest to highlight our home city and better reflect the diversity of races and experiences that make our festival unique.

Today, Anchorage RunFest draws runners from across the United States and around the world. Participation continues to grow as individuals, families, and running groups of all sizes travel to Anchorage to experience our welcoming running community and spectacular scenery. From the fast, flat Anchorage Mile to the scenic 5K, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon (26.2 miles), and 49K Ultra, RunFest offers an unforgettable race experience for runners of all abilities.

Note: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 15, 2027. After this deadline, sizes cannot be guaranteedwe need final numbers to print shirts. Registrations after this date may not receive your preferred shirt size.

RACE LOCATION INFORMATION

AUGUST 21TH
Delaney Park Strip
10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501

AUGUST 22TH
Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501

BIB PICKUP

AUGUST 20TH

TBD

1:00 PM 6:30 PM

AUGUST 21ST

TBD

8:30 AM 4:00 PM



Check out these race partners for amazing adventures: _INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL-LODGING-THINGS TO DO_ [https://anchoragerunfest.org/runner-info/travel-hotel/]

Click here for important FAQs about the Anchorage RunFest: _HTTPS://ANCHORAGERUNFEST.ORG/RUNNER-INFO/FAQ/ [https://anchoragerunfest.org/runner-info/faq/]_

MESSAGE FROM THE RUNFEST RACE DIRECTORS

For 16 years, weve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you. Through challenges and celebrations, your support has kept RunFest strong, and we are grateful for every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this event possible.

Anchorage RunFest is more than a raceits a tradition that celebrates resilience, health, and community spirit. With distances for everyonefrom the United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra and Humpys Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids eventstheres a place for all runners at our start lines.

We cant wait to see you in August 2027, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!

Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman