Salmon Run Series
- Date Mon 6th July 2026
- Time 6:15PM AKDT
- Location Soldotna, Alaska
- Price $16.90
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Salmon Run Series in Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula, kicking off on Monday, July 6, 2026! This vibrant event runs every Monday through August 3, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM at the scenic Tsalteshi Trails. Participants can enjoy weekly 5K races designed for runners of all levels, alongside fun runs for kids, making it a perfect family-friendly occasion.
Founded by professional runner Allie Ostrander as part of her Caring for the Kenai project, the Salmon Run Series has grown to become a beloved local tradition, regularly attracting over 100 enthusiastic runners. Each weekly race not only offers a chance to challenge your fitness, with routes progressively increasing in difficulty, but also supports a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, this event is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, stay active, and connect with fellow community members. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer running series—grab your running shoes and be part of the fun at the Salmon Run Series!
Founded by professional runner Allie Ostrander as part of her Caring for the Kenai project, the Salmon Run Series has grown to become a beloved local tradition, regularly attracting over 100 enthusiastic runners. Each weekly race not only offers a chance to challenge your fitness, with routes progressively increasing in difficulty, but also supports a great cause. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a casual runner, this event is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors, stay active, and connect with fellow community members. Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer running series—grab your running shoes and be part of the fun at the Salmon Run Series!
Organiser's Description
Come run with the salmon!
Weekly 5K races & kids fun runs in July & August
Mondays, July 6 - August 3, at 5:30pm at Tsalteshi Trails!
Professional runner Allie Ostrander started Salmon Run Series as her Caring for the Kenai project in 2012. Allies incredible determination got this great race series started, and we are proud to host the Salmon Run Series today with the same spirit that Allie brought when she started it. With over 100 runners participating regularly, the Salmon Run Series has a central spot on the local running calendar with 5Ks and Fun Runs each Monday. Curious about what Allie is up to today? Follow her on Instagram or Twitter!
Grab your running shoes and join us for the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails! Check-in for the race begins at 5:30pm and ends at 6pm. The kids race will begin at 6pm, with the adults race following soon after at 6:15pm. Routes progress from weeks 1-4, getting harder each week, and week 5 is a repeat of week 1, to test your fitness! Train and stay active, and best of all, run for a good cause!
For virtual runners: turn in your results by 10 AM the Thursday following the race to be included in the final race results for that week. Run Keeper, Strava, and most running apps acceptable. Only virtual runners who complete the actual race course will be included in the overall standings, other virtual runners will be included in a separate results list.
Weekly 5K races & kids fun runs in July & August
Mondays, July 6 - August 3, at 5:30pm at Tsalteshi Trails!
Professional runner Allie Ostrander started Salmon Run Series as her Caring for the Kenai project in 2012. Allies incredible determination got this great race series started, and we are proud to host the Salmon Run Series today with the same spirit that Allie brought when she started it. With over 100 runners participating regularly, the Salmon Run Series has a central spot on the local running calendar with 5Ks and Fun Runs each Monday. Curious about what Allie is up to today? Follow her on Instagram or Twitter!
Grab your running shoes and join us for the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails! Check-in for the race begins at 5:30pm and ends at 6pm. The kids race will begin at 6pm, with the adults race following soon after at 6:15pm. Routes progress from weeks 1-4, getting harder each week, and week 5 is a repeat of week 1, to test your fitness! Train and stay active, and best of all, run for a good cause!
For virtual runners: turn in your results by 10 AM the Thursday following the race to be included in the final race results for that week. Run Keeper, Strava, and most running apps acceptable. Only virtual runners who complete the actual race course will be included in the overall standings, other virtual runners will be included in a separate results list.
Races
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Salmon Run Series Week 1
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 6th July 2026 (6:15PM AKDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Salmon Run Series Week 2
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 13th July 2026 (6:15PM AKDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Salmon Run Series Week 3
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 20th July 2026 (6:15PM AKDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Salmon Run Series Week 4
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 27th July 2026 (6:15PM AKDT)
$16.90
CLOSED -
Salmon Run Series Week 5
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Mon 3rd August 2026 (6:15PM AKDT)
$16.90
CLOSED
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