Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon
Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon is a duathlon and running race on September 27 – October 4, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with entry fees from $5 to $50.
- Date
- September 27 – October 4, 2026 (66 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$50
- Sports
- DuathlonRunning
From the Organizer
This is a fun event for kids, families & competitive athletes. You are welcome to participate in-person or virtually in the 5k, 2k Family Fun Run, Family Fun Duathlon Relay & Kid's Duathlon races at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska. We also have a virtual 5k option where you can complete the 5k from where ever you are in the World! In-person start times are listed below, on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at Kincaid Park. The start/finish line will be at the top of the Coastal Trail near the roundabout at the end of Kincaid Park, behind the chalet. The transition area for duathletes will be the parking spots next to the multi-use trail, near the top of the Coastal Trail.
All race proceeds will go into a fund to support the NicStrong Foundation, which will provide financial support kids in Alaska experiencing cancer, along with supporting youth sports and academics.
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
52°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anchorage Lake Hood Ap, 1 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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon
- Date
- September 27 – October 4, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Duathlon
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
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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Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon
Sep 27, 2026