Rainbow Run 2026
- Date Tue 23rd June 2026
- Time 6:00PM AKDT
- Location Anchorage, Alaska
- Price $43.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate pride and community at the Rainbow Run 2026, taking place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in the vibrant city of Anchorage! This colorful event invites participants to wear their most imaginative pride or rainbow-themed costumes while enjoying a fun-filled day on the Park Strip. The Rainbow Run features exciting race distances, and participants will have the chance to win prizes for categories such as best team, most creative, most original, and most colorful costume!
Join us for a lively finish line celebration complete with entertainment and tasty beverages, followed by a special afterparty at The Raven. Not only will you be part of an unforgettable experience, but your participation will also support local organizations, Four A's and Choosing Our Roots, that are making a significant impact for LGBTQ+ Alaskans. Mark your calendars for event bib pickup on June 17 and 23 at Snow City Cafe, and don't miss out on this opportunity to run, celebrate, and make a difference!
Join us for a lively finish line celebration complete with entertainment and tasty beverages, followed by a special afterparty at The Raven. Not only will you be part of an unforgettable experience, but your participation will also support local organizations, Four A's and Choosing Our Roots, that are making a significant impact for LGBTQ+ Alaskans. Mark your calendars for event bib pickup on June 17 and 23 at Snow City Cafe, and don't miss out on this opportunity to run, celebrate, and make a difference!
Organiser's Description
WE'RE BACK ON THE PARK STRIP!
Wear your most imaginative pride or rainbow themed costume. Prizes will be awarded to best team, most creative, Alaska Pride, most original, and most colorful costume! Celebrate with us at the finish line with entertainment and tasty beverages! Then, join us for a special afterparty at The Raven. Funds raised from the Rainbow Run will go towards supporting Four As and Choosing Our Roots, two organizations making a difference for LGBTQ+ Alaskans.
EVENT BIB PICKUP
- JUNE 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, LOCATION: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- JUNE 23, 2026 (Monday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, LOCATION: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
IN-PERSON KICKOFF PARTY DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
START TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: Corner of W 10th Ave and N St
MAP: Click Here [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1o_uAynT0Uy9iJVKk0wct_a2c-slui9I&ll=61.20798110388123%2C-149.8943177943847&z=16]
For more info contact us at akrainbowrun@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS
DATE: June 16 - June 23, 2026
LOCATION: Anywhere you want!
HOW TO SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
There are two way for Virtual Participants to submit their results for the Virtual Rainbow Run. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact timing@skinnyraven.com at anytime!
* Navigate to Results Submission Via Results Page - Navigate to the results page HERE! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/87290#resultSetId-309420;perpage:100] - Select SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
* Results Submission via RunSignup Profile:
* Log into RunSignup and go to your Profile [https://runsignup.com/Login/?redirect=%2FProfile]
* Under the UPCOMING EVENTS section, click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS next to Rainbow Run
* When you get to the results submission screen, use the drop down menu to select the results gender category with which you identify.
* Enter your time, and hit 'Submit Time'
CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL WITH SCREENSHOTS [https://runsignup.com/Race/AKRainbowRun/Page/SubmitVirtualResults]
_THE RAINBOW RUN IS IN SUPPORT OF FOUR A'S ANCHORAGE, CHOOSING OUR ROOTS. _
Wear your most imaginative pride or rainbow themed costume. Prizes will be awarded to best team, most creative, Alaska Pride, most original, and most colorful costume! Celebrate with us at the finish line with entertainment and tasty beverages! Then, join us for a special afterparty at The Raven. Funds raised from the Rainbow Run will go towards supporting Four As and Choosing Our Roots, two organizations making a difference for LGBTQ+ Alaskans.
EVENT BIB PICKUP
- JUNE 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, LOCATION: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- JUNE 23, 2026 (Monday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, LOCATION: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
IN-PERSON KICKOFF PARTY DETAILS
DATE: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
START TIME: 6pm
LOCATION: Corner of W 10th Ave and N St
MAP: Click Here [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1o_uAynT0Uy9iJVKk0wct_a2c-slui9I&ll=61.20798110388123%2C-149.8943177943847&z=16]
For more info contact us at akrainbowrun@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS
DATE: June 16 - June 23, 2026
LOCATION: Anywhere you want!
HOW TO SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
There are two way for Virtual Participants to submit their results for the Virtual Rainbow Run. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact timing@skinnyraven.com at anytime!
* Navigate to Results Submission Via Results Page - Navigate to the results page HERE! [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/87290#resultSetId-309420;perpage:100] - Select SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
* Results Submission via RunSignup Profile:
* Log into RunSignup and go to your Profile [https://runsignup.com/Login/?redirect=%2FProfile]
* Under the UPCOMING EVENTS section, click SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS next to Rainbow Run
* When you get to the results submission screen, use the drop down menu to select the results gender category with which you identify.
* Enter your time, and hit 'Submit Time'
CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL WITH SCREENSHOTS [https://runsignup.com/Race/AKRainbowRun/Page/SubmitVirtualResults]
_THE RAINBOW RUN IS IN SUPPORT OF FOUR A'S ANCHORAGE, CHOOSING OUR ROOTS. _
Races
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In-Person 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 23rd June 2026 (6:00PM AKDT)
$43.70
OPENS TOMORROW -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.70
OPENS TOMORROW
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