APU Bog & Forest Run
APU Bog & Forest Run is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Anchorage, AK.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready for some fall time fun with APU Nordic Ski Center as we host a community fun run through the trails and bogs of Alaska Pacific University! Led by APU Nordic Ski Center Elite Team & Olympians, this run will test your mud tromping ability and adventurous spirit as you traverse through the Mahaffey trails!
We are happy to keep this run is free for the community! We appreciate donations which help to cover hard costs for APU Nordic to host! Please consider a donation today.
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
63°
Typical Low
44°
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
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.
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37
Days to train
- Race
- APU Bog & Forest Run
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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APU Bog & Forest Run
Aug 23, 2026