Alaska Heart Run
Alaska Heart Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Anchorage, AK.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Alaska Heart Run & Walk is back and ready to reinvigorate your heart-healthy lifestyle by uniting our community for better health, a fun experience and opportunity to help save lives.
This year, you can Run or Walk Here, there or anywhere! Choose our path or yours. We invite you to walk with us at our in-person event or wherever you feel inspired. No matter where you choose to walk, participating and donating to the Alaska Heart Run & Walk will save lives and improve lives.
Whatever you choose, please get registered today. Together, we'll get back out there to protect hearts in our community!
So many benefits when you join:
- Get Moving with our activity tracker and movement challenges on our mobile app leading up to the event.
- Get Grooving with our exclusive Alaska Heart Run & Walk On Demand Playlist.
- Get Connected it's now easier than ever to connect, share and raise critical funds.
- Get Rewarded earn Heart Walk Gear to show your support for our mission all year long.
- Get Inspired get creative, move wherever you are, any way you want - include your family too.
Join us today!
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
55°
Low
38°
Conditions
Chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
53%
Wind
0 to 10 mph
About Anchorage, AK
Population
289,069
as of 2023
City Elevation
156 ft
Nearest Airport
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Alaska Heart Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- Alaska Heart Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Alaska Heart Run
Sep 19, 2026