Anchorage RunFest
- Date Sat 15th August 2026 - Sun 16th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Anchorage, Alaska
- Price Free - $166.46
- Races 9 races
- Distances Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Anchorage RunFest, taking place on August 15-16, 2026, in the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska! This vibrant event is not only the largest running festival in the area but also serves as the main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles through running and exercise.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the challenging United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra, the Humpys Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and a fun Kids 2K event, which is free for all young runners. The festivities kick off at Delaney Park Strip on August 15th and continue at Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse on August 16th. Join fellow runners and community supporters for a weekend filled with camaraderie, health, and excitement, all while making a positive impact on local youth and organizations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and create lasting memories in Anchorage!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including the challenging United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra, the Humpys Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and a fun Kids 2K event, which is free for all young runners. The festivities kick off at Delaney Park Strip on August 15th and continue at Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse on August 16th. Join fellow runners and community supporters for a weekend filled with camaraderie, health, and excitement, all while making a positive impact on local youth and organizations. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to run, celebrate, and create lasting memories in Anchorage!
Organiser's Description
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 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026. 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.
Note: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 30, 2026. 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 15TH
Delaney Park Strip
10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501
AUGUST 16TH
Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
BIB PICKUP
AUGUST 14TH
1st United Methodist Church 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1:00 PM 6:30 PM
AUGUST 15TH
1st United Methodist Church 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
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/]
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 2026, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!
Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman
Note: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 30, 2026. 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 15TH
Delaney Park Strip
10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501
AUGUST 16TH
Humpys Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
BIB PICKUP
AUGUST 14TH
1st United Methodist Church 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1:00 PM 6:30 PM
AUGUST 15TH
1st United Methodist Church 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
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/]
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 2026, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!
Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman
Races
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United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra
Incl. $6.74 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:00AM AKDT)
$91.74
OPENS TOMORROWUnited Physical Therapy 49K Ultra participants receive an oval decal commemorating this unique race. The UPT 49K is a 2026 RRCA Western Regional Championship race. -
Humpy's Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM AKDT)
$86.40
OPENS TOMORROWThe Anchorage RunFest Humpy's Marathon is a Boston Marathon Qualifying race and a partner race for with the The Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships. For more information, visit the Abbott WMM website. The Anchorage RunFest & Humpy's Marathon is proud to host the 50 States Marathon Clubs 3rd Quarter reunion marathon. -
Humpy's Marathon Relay
Incl. $11.46 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:30AM AKDT)
$166.46
OPENS TOMORROW -
Anchorage RunFest Half
Incl. $5.39 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:45AM AKDT)
$70.39
OPENS TOMORROW -
Half Marathon Handcycle
Sun 16th August 2026 (8:45AM AKDT)
Free
OPENS 15 AUG 26 -
Anchorage RunFest 5K
Incl. $3.36 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 16th August 2026 (9:15AM AKDT)
$38.36
OPENS TOMORROW -
The Anchorage Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 15th August 2026 (11:25AM AKDT)
$27.50
OPENS TOMORROW -
Military Mile
Sat 15th August 2026 (11:00AM AKDT)
Free
OPENS TOMORROWWe show our appreciation of the men and women serving in the armed forces by offering a free entry to this event to those currently serving and who served in the past. -
Providence Alaska Children's Hospital Kids 2k
Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
Free
OPENS TOMORROWThis fun event is free to all children aged 12 and under.
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