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Frightening 4k

Frightening 4k is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with an entry fee of $37.

Date
October 31, 2026 (100 days to go)
Price
$37
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

 

2026 will be held at the Hotel Captain Cook! 


2026 Details to can be found HERE! 

Events

In-Person 4K$37

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

34°

Typical Low

22°

Chance of Rain

29%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Anchorage Merrill Fld, 1 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 9:25 AMSunset 5:59 PMDaylight 8h 34m

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.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Frightening 4k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

100

Days to train

Race
Frightening 4k
Date
October 31, 2026

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From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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.

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.

Read the Guide

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Plan your trip

Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Anchorage than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Frightening 4k?+
Frightening 4k is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on October 31, 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 Frightening 4k?+
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at Hotel Captain Cook. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Frightening 4k?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Frightening 4k

Oct 31, 2026

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