Race the Planes 5K
Race the Planes 5K is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- August 23, 2026 (36 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come out and race the planes alongside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport!
We are helping raise money for Alaskan cancer patients in need by supporting the American Cancer Society-Alaska’s programs and services, like free flights, rides and lodging for Alaskans requiring cancer treatment far from home. Please set up a personal page to raise funds for the American Cancer Society-Alaska by collecting online donations. If you didn't donate or sign up to fundraise during registration, you can still join us at this link.
Event parking is located on the large gravel pad alongside Point Woronzof Rd., past Point Woronzof Park. Link to location.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5040463618/
Bib & Swag Pickup
Thursday, August 2oth from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports (800 H ST.)
Sunday, August 23rd from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the start location
Event Date
Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM.
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
64°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
51%
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 Race the Planes 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
36
Days to train
- Race
- Race the Planes 5K
- Date
- August 23, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
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Make it a Racecation
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Race the Planes 5K
Aug 23, 2026