The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Seward, Alaska
- Price $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and grab your furry friends for the second annual Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K! Taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the picturesque Seward, Kenai Peninsula, this exciting event honors the legendary Dan Seavey, a founding member of the Iditarod Trail Blazers and a competitor in the very first Iditarod race. Participants can enjoy a fun-filled day of running alongside their dogs, with four categories to choose from: Adult Men's, Adult Women's, Youth Boy's, and Youth Girl's.
The race will feature a flexible start time between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, allowing everyone to run at their own pace while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for both runners and their leashed canine companions. Bib pick-up begins at 8:30 AM on race day, and after crossing the finish line, join the community at the Branson Pavilion for a lively post-race celebration. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this unique event that combines athleticism, camaraderie, and a love for our four-legged friends!
The race will feature a flexible start time between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, allowing everyone to run at their own pace while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for both runners and their leashed canine companions. Bib pick-up begins at 8:30 AM on race day, and after crossing the finish line, join the community at the Branson Pavilion for a lively post-race celebration. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this unique event that combines athleticism, camaraderie, and a love for our four-legged friends!
Organiser's Description
In honor of the legendary Dan Seavey, The Iditarod Trail Blazers and Seward Sports and Recreation will be hosting the second annual Dan Seavey Trailblazer 5k. Dan was a founder of the Iditarod Trailblazers and even competed in the very first Iditarod race. For this memorial race we thought it only made sense that there would be dogs running along side the participants.
THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
* Adult Men's
* Youth Boy's
* Adult Women's
* Youth Girl's
RACE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Dogs must be leashed
* Contestants can start anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm. In order to make sure everyone and their furry friends stay happy and safe, we will be running this race with staggered start times. _YOUR START TIME IS COMPLETELY UP TO YOU (SHOW UP WHEN YOU WANT!)_, so long as it is between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
BIB PICK UP
Bib pick up will start on race day at 8:30am and will end at 1:00pm.
POST RACE CELEBRATION:
Festivities will continue at the Branson Pavilion after the race.
THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
* Adult Men's
* Youth Boy's
* Adult Women's
* Youth Girl's
RACE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Dogs must be leashed
* Contestants can start anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm. In order to make sure everyone and their furry friends stay happy and safe, we will be running this race with staggered start times. _YOUR START TIME IS COMPLETELY UP TO YOU (SHOW UP WHEN YOU WANT!)_, so long as it is between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
BIB PICK UP
Bib pick up will start on race day at 8:30am and will end at 1:00pm.
POST RACE CELEBRATION:
Festivities will continue at the Branson Pavilion after the race.
Races
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Adult Men's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
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Youth Boy's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
-
Adult Women's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
-
Youth Girl's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 15th August 2026 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
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Mile 0, Iditarod National Historic Trail, Seward, 99664, AK, United States
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