Medvejie Solstice Run
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 1/ 2 Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
The Medvejie Solstice Run Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Herring Cove, Sitka
Mark your calendars and start logging those miles — the Medvejie Solstice Run is back!
Join us for the 19th annual running of this beloved fundraiser supporting the Sitka High School Cross Country and Track programs. Three distance options wind out along Sawmill Creek Road toward Medvejie Hatchery and back, starting and finishing at Herring Cove (adjacent to the Beaver Lake Trailhead parking lot at the end of Sawmill Creek Road).
Fair warning: this is a hilly course. Train accordingly!
Race Distances & Turnarounds
- 5K — turnaround approximately halfway to the hatchery
- 10K — turnaround near the Medvejie Hatchery
- Half Marathon — turnaround at the Green Lake Power House
Registration
5K: $30
10K: $35
Half Marathon: $45
Online pre-registration is appreciated and ends at 5 pm Alaska time on Friday, June 19.
Day-of registration (fees increase by $5) is available from 8-8:30 am at Herring Cove.
The first 100 registered runners receive a technical (non-cotton) t-shirt. Sitka High School students run free — t-shirts available for purchase separately.
Volunteer
Want to be part of the fun without the hills? Volunteers are warmly welcomed and needed!
Questions or more info: runsitkahigh@gmail.com
See you on the road!
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
59°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
62%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sitka 1 Ne, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sitka, AK
Population
8,393
as of 2023
Elevation
72 ft
Nearest Airport
SIT
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Medvejie Solstice Run?
- Medvejie Solstice Run is a running race held in Sitka, Alaska on June 20, 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 Medvejie Solstice Run?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Sitka, Alaska at 4700 Saw Mill Creek Rd., Sitka, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Medvejie Solstice Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Medvejie Solstice Run
Jun 20, 2026