HR Hustle
HR Hustle is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (55 days to go)
- Location
- 2811 UAA Drive, Anchorage, AK
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Celebrate HR Professionals Day by joining Anchorage SHRM for the HR Hustle 5K Run/Walk, a fun, community-focused event benefiting the SHRM Foundation.
Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or simply looking to spend time outdoors for a great cause, everyone is welcome. Participate at your own pace while supporting the future of the HR profession.
Proceeds of the event benefit the SHRM Foundation, whose mission is to empower HR professionals and organizations through scholarships, education, research, and workplace initiatives that build better workplaces for all.
Event Highlights
🏃 5K run or leisurely walk at your own pace—good for all ages
🎟️ Chance to win Alaska Railroad tickets - increase your chance to win by donating directly to the Foundation on this page!
🚚 High Five Hand Pies food truck on site with food and beverages available for purchase
💙 Support scholarships, education, and workforce initiatives through the SHRM Foundation
🤝 Connect with HR professionals, coworkers, friends, family, and the local community
🌲 Enjoy a beautiful morning outdoors while celebrating HR Professionals Day
Lace up your shoes, invite your coworkers, friends, and family, and join us as we come together to support the SHRM Foundation—one step at a time.
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
53°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anchorage Merrill Fld, 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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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.
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.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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HR Hustle
Sep 26, 2026