Exit Glacier 5k/10k
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Race · 10K Race · 5K Youth Race & more
From the Organizer
Seward Parks & Recreation is excited to host the 2026 Exit Glacier 5k and 10k Race in Seward, Alaska! Both races will meet at the Resurrection Roadhouse on Herman Leirer Road where racers will be shuttled out to the start lines for the 5k and 10k races. The race finishes at Resurrection Roadhouse. Register the whole family for this popular event!
All registrants will recive an Exit Glacier neck gaiter. Early sign ups get an extra giveaway! Sign up by Saturday, April 4th to receive a custom 2026 Exit Glacier T-Shirt!
There will be two options for bib pick up:
- Option 1. Friday, May 15 from 10-8pm at the AVTEC gym located at 519 4th Ave, Seward, AK 99664
- Option 2. Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 - 9:45am at the Resurrection Roadhouse parking lot (Mile 0.5/31752 Herman Leirer Road)
See you at the starting line!
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Exit Glacier 5k/10k?
- Exit Glacier 5k/10k is a running event held in Seward, AK. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Exit Glacier 5k/10k?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Seward, AK at Resurrection Roadhouse (Mile 0.5 Herman Leirer Road/Exit Glacier Road), Seward, AK. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Exit Glacier 5k/10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Exit Glacier 5k/10k
May 16, 2026