Hit the Trails Family Fun Run
Hit the Trails Family Fun Run is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with entry fees from $15 to $20.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (43 days to go)
- Location
- 5151 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK
- Price
- $15–$20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
There is a 2K run/jog/walk and a 5K run/jog/walk on the beautiful trails next to Trailside Elementary School and Service High School! All ages are welcome (humans only, no furry friends) and the events can be run, jogged or walked.
Event Fees:
2K & 5K adult (17+) $20 ($30 starting October 4th)
2K & 5K youth (16 and under) $15 ($25 starting October 4th)
Family of 5+ (you choose 2K or 5K) $70 ($80 starting October 4th)
Registration fees will increase by $10 1 week prior to the event.
Race Shirts: You must order your (Tek) race shirt by Monday September 12th to have it by race day. We are only doing 1 t-shirt order this year but we plan to order some extra shirts that can be purchased at bib pick-up (first come, first served)
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
45°
Typical Low
28°
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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43
Days to train
- Race
- Hit the Trails Family Fun Run
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 5151 Abbott Road, Anchorage, AK
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Hit the Trails Family Fun Run
Oct 10, 2026