Run For Impact
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Palmer, Alaska
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and healthy competition at the Run For Impact, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna! This vibrant 5K trail race invites individuals, families, and local businesses to unite in support of Kuuk Water's mission to enhance Alaskan communities. Participants will tackle a moderately difficult rolling grass trail on the scenic Colony High School XC trails, making it an ideal challenge for both beginners and seasoned runners alike.
The event kicks off with a fun and free 1K untimed run for children aged 10 and under at 10:00 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in the festivities. The main 5K race starts at 11:00 AM and continues to foster a sense of achievement while raising vital funds for initiatives such as clean water access, community recycling programs, and youth services. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, support meaningful projects, and help strengthen local communities across Alaska! Make sure to register by May 23 to guarantee your t-shirt size, and remember to arrive early to pick up your race bib. Let’s run for impact together!
The event kicks off with a fun and free 1K untimed run for children aged 10 and under at 10:00 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in the festivities. The main 5K race starts at 11:00 AM and continues to foster a sense of achievement while raising vital funds for initiatives such as clean water access, community recycling programs, and youth services. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get active, support meaningful projects, and help strengthen local communities across Alaska! Make sure to register by May 23 to guarantee your t-shirt size, and remember to arrive early to pick up your race bib. Let’s run for impact together!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY 5K TRAIL RACE DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS FOR KUUGAQ, ASSISTED BY KUUK WATER.
The Run for Impact 5k is more than just a raceits an opportunity for individuals, families, and local businesses to come together in support of Kuuk Waters mission to serve Alaskan communities. This event directly benefits Kuugaq's ongoing initiatives, including clean water access, community recycling programs, youth-focused services such as Kids Cupboard, and broader community improvement projects across Alaska.
Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to lace up and join the cause. The 5K distance is welcoming for beginners while still offering a rewarding challenge for experienced runners, creating a shared sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. By participating, youre not only embracing a healthy and energizing activityyoure helping provide essential resources, strengthen local communities, and support meaningful, on-the-ground projects that make a lasting difference throughout Alaska.
Race will take place on the Colony High School XC trails.
*ALL SPECTATORS AND ATHLETES WILL NEED TO PARK OUTSIDE OF THE GATED STADIUM AREA*
5K RACE 11:00AKDT-12:30AKDT
This will start in the front soccer field near the school and continue through Colony XC trails with flaggers to keep you on course. This is a moderately difficult rolling grass trail. NO STROLLERS OR PETS ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE DURING THE RACE.
KID'S UNTIMED FUN RUN 10:00AKDT-10:30AKDT
Children 10 and under run a free 1K around out and back on the loop on trails and finish in the soccer field. Volunteers will monitor the course during the fun run. PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS AN ADULT PRESENT FOR YOUR CHILD WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED RUNNING.
T-SHIRTS: MUST REGISTER BY MAY 23 TO BE GUARANTEED SIZE/SHIRT.
BIB PICK UP: STARTING AT 8:30AM ON RACE DAY NEAR THE START TENT (KID'S RUN PARTICIPANT WILL NOT HAVE BIBS)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: FROM 8:00AM - 9:00AM. IF PAYING WITH CARD YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH RUNSIGNUP. CASH PAYMENTS (EXACT) WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED.
DISCOUNTS: FAMILY PACK OPTION ($120 FOR FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS)
TRANSFERS/DEFERRALS/REFUNDS: THERE ARE NO BIB OR ENTRY TRANSFERS ALLOWED. NO DEFERRALS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE CONSIDER ADDING RUNSIGNUP RACE PROTECTION IF THIS IS A CONCERN.
The Run for Impact 5k is more than just a raceits an opportunity for individuals, families, and local businesses to come together in support of Kuuk Waters mission to serve Alaskan communities. This event directly benefits Kuugaq's ongoing initiatives, including clean water access, community recycling programs, youth-focused services such as Kids Cupboard, and broader community improvement projects across Alaska.
Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to lace up and join the cause. The 5K distance is welcoming for beginners while still offering a rewarding challenge for experienced runners, creating a shared sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. By participating, youre not only embracing a healthy and energizing activityyoure helping provide essential resources, strengthen local communities, and support meaningful, on-the-ground projects that make a lasting difference throughout Alaska.
Race will take place on the Colony High School XC trails.
*ALL SPECTATORS AND ATHLETES WILL NEED TO PARK OUTSIDE OF THE GATED STADIUM AREA*
5K RACE 11:00AKDT-12:30AKDT
This will start in the front soccer field near the school and continue through Colony XC trails with flaggers to keep you on course. This is a moderately difficult rolling grass trail. NO STROLLERS OR PETS ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE DURING THE RACE.
KID'S UNTIMED FUN RUN 10:00AKDT-10:30AKDT
Children 10 and under run a free 1K around out and back on the loop on trails and finish in the soccer field. Volunteers will monitor the course during the fun run. PLEASE ENSURE THERE IS AN ADULT PRESENT FOR YOUR CHILD WHEN THEY ARE FINISHED RUNNING.
T-SHIRTS: MUST REGISTER BY MAY 23 TO BE GUARANTEED SIZE/SHIRT.
BIB PICK UP: STARTING AT 8:30AM ON RACE DAY NEAR THE START TENT (KID'S RUN PARTICIPANT WILL NOT HAVE BIBS)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: FROM 8:00AM - 9:00AM. IF PAYING WITH CARD YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REGISTER ONLINE THROUGH RUNSIGNUP. CASH PAYMENTS (EXACT) WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED.
DISCOUNTS: FAMILY PACK OPTION ($120 FOR FOUR FAMILY MEMBERS)
TRANSFERS/DEFERRALS/REFUNDS: THERE ARE NO BIB OR ENTRY TRANSFERS ALLOWED. NO DEFERRALS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE CONSIDER ADDING RUNSIGNUP RACE PROTECTION IF THIS IS A CONCERN.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (11:00AM AKDT)
$43.40
This will start in the front soccer field near the school and continue through Colony XC trails with flaggers to keep you on course. This is a moderately difficult rolling grass trail. No strollers or pets are permitted on the course during the race. -
Kid's Fun Run
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
Free
Children 10 and under run 3 laps around the soccer field. Volunteers will monitor the course during the fun run. Please ensure there is an adult present for your child when they are finished running.
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9550 E Bogard Rd, Palmer, 99645, AK, United States
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