Kids Running
- Date
- June 8 – July 30, 2026
- Location
- 800 H. Street, Anchorage, AK
- Distance
- Lyn Ary Park (M/W) · Ray E Storck Homestead Park (Clarks Rd/Bear Valley) (M/W) · Loretta French Park (M/W) & more
From the Organizer
Kids Running is a 8-week Skinny Raven Youth summer program for kids ages 6-12. The group’s focus is on staying active and making running fun. Groups meet twice a week, with your choice of one of five possible locations. Participants in Kids Running receive a USATF membership, which provides them with secondary liability insurance while traveling to, from and during participation in sanctioned events or registered practices (Kids Running training sessions included). Background checks for coaches ensure a safe environment.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Monday, 6/8
High
64°
Low
50°
Mostly cloudy then isolated rain showers
Race Day 2
Tuesday, 6/9
High
62°
Low
48°
Light rain likely
Race Day 3
Wednesday, 6/10
High
69°
Low
48°
Mostly cloudy then slight chance rain showers
Race Day 4
Thursday, 6/11
High
70°
Low
49°
Mostly cloudy
Race Day 5
Friday, 6/12
High
71°
Low
48°
Partly sunny then slight chance rain showers
Race Day 6
Saturday, 6/13
High
69°
Low
48°
Chance rain showers
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 Kids Running, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Half Marathon
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Rainbow Run 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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Kids Running?
- Kids Running is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on June 8, 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 Kids Running?
- Monday, June 8, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at 800 H. Street, Anchorage, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kids Running?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kids Running
Jun 8, 2026