
From the Organizer
Wear your most imaginative pride or rainbow themed costume. Prizes will be awarded to best team, most creative, Alaska Pride, most original, and most colorful costume! Celebrate with us at the finish line with entertainment and tasty beverages! Then, join us for a special afterparty at The Raven. Funds raised from the Rainbow Run will go towards supporting Four A’s and Choosing Our Roots, two organizations making a difference for LGBTQ+ Alaskans.
EVENT BIB PICKUP
- June 17, 2026 (Wednesday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Location: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- June 22, 2026 (Monday) 4:00 - 6:00 PM, Location: Snow City Cafe, 1034 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
IN-PERSON KICKOFF PARTY DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Start time: 6pm
Location: Corner of W 10th Ave and N St
Map: Click Here
For more info contact us at akrainbowrun@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
VIRTUAL EVENT DETAILS
Date: June 16 - June 23, 2026
Location: Anywhere you want!
How to Submit Virtual Results
There are two way for Virtual Participants to submit their results for the Virtual Rainbow Run. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact timing@skinnyraven.com at anytime!
CLICK HERE FOR TUTORIAL WITH SCREENSHOTS
The Rainbow Run is in support of Four A's Anchorage, Choosing our Roots.
Events
Weather
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
68°
Typical Low
46°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Campbell Creek Sci Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Rainbow Run 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Kids Running
Less than a mile away
Alaska Men's Run
Less than a mile away
MTB4W Festival
Less than a mile away
2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
Rainbow Run 2026
Jun 23, 2026