Race the Planes 5K
- Date Sun 23rd August 2026
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Anchorage, Alaska
- Price $38.36
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating experience at the Race the Planes 5K on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in the stunning city of Anchorage! This unique race offers participants the thrilling opportunity to run alongside the aircraft at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport while making a meaningful impact in the community. By participating, you’ll support the American Cancer Society-Alaska, funding vital programs that provide free flights, rides, and lodging for Alaskans seeking cancer treatment far from home.
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, but be sure to arrive early for bib and swag pickup on August 20th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports or on race day from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the start location. Don’t miss this chance to combine fitness with philanthropy in a beautiful Alaskan setting. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out, race the planes, and support a great cause!
The race kicks off at 10:00 AM, but be sure to arrive early for bib and swag pickup on August 20th from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports or on race day from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the start location. Don’t miss this chance to combine fitness with philanthropy in a beautiful Alaskan setting. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a first-timer, come out, race the planes, and support a great cause!
Organiser's Description
Come out and race the planes alongside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport!
We are helping raise money for Alaskan cancer patients in need by supporting the American Cancer Society-Alaskas programs and services, like free flights, rides and lodging for Alaskans requiring cancer treatment far from home. Please set up a personal page to raise funds for the American Cancer Society-Alaska by collecting online donations. If you didn't donate or sign up to fundraise during registration, you can still join us at this link.
Event parking is located on the large gravel pad alongside Point Woronzof Rd., past Point Woronzof Park. Link to location.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5040463618/
BIB & SWAG PICKUP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2OTH from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports (800 H ST.)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD from 8:30 9:30 AM at the start location
EVENT DATE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD at 10:00 AM.
We are helping raise money for Alaskan cancer patients in need by supporting the American Cancer Society-Alaskas programs and services, like free flights, rides and lodging for Alaskans requiring cancer treatment far from home. Please set up a personal page to raise funds for the American Cancer Society-Alaska by collecting online donations. If you didn't donate or sign up to fundraise during registration, you can still join us at this link.
Event parking is located on the large gravel pad alongside Point Woronzof Rd., past Point Woronzof Park. Link to location.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5040463618/
BIB & SWAG PICKUP
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2OTH from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports (800 H ST.)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD from 8:30 9:30 AM at the start location
EVENT DATE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23RD at 10:00 AM.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.36 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$38.36
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9700 Point Woronzof Rd, Anchorage, 99502, AK, United States
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