Anchorage RunFest
- Date
- August 15–16, 2026
- Distance
- United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra · Humpy's Marathon · Humpy's Marathon Relay & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest, the largest event and main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This event will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 and Sunday, August 16, 2026. Proceeds are used to help defray the costs of the Kids’ 2K (free for all participants), for college scholarships to high school runners, and to support local organizations whose missions are in line with the Club’s goal to promote healthy lifestyles through running and exercise.
Note: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 30, 2026. After this deadline, sizes cannot be guaranteed—we need final numbers to print shirts. Registrations after this date may not receive your preferred shirt size.
Race Location Information
August 15th
Delaney Park Strip
10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501
August 16th
Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse
610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
Bib Pickup
August 14th
1st United Methodist Church – 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
August 15th
1st United Methodist Church – 725 W 9th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Check out these race partners for amazing adventures:
Information about Travel-Lodging-Things to Do
Message from the RunFest Race Directors
For 16 years, we’ve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you. Through challenges and celebrations, your support has kept RunFest strong, and we are grateful for every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this event possible.
Anchorage RunFest is more than a race—it’s a tradition that celebrates resilience, health, and community spirit. With distances for everyone—from the United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra and Humpy’s Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events—there’s a place for all runners at our start lines.
We can’t wait to see you in August 2026, ready to train, run, and create new memories together!
Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Campbell Creek Sci Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anchorage, AK
Population
289,069
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Anchorage RunFest, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
68
Days to train
- Race
- Anchorage RunFest
- Date
- August 15–16, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Anchorage, AK
Kids Running
Youth
Less than a mile away
Alaska Men's Run
Less than a mile away
MTB4W Festival
Less than a mile away
2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Anchorage RunFest?
- Anchorage RunFest is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Anchorage RunFest?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse, Anchorage, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Anchorage RunFest?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Anchorage RunFest
Aug 15, 2026