Salmon Run Series
- Date
- July 6 – August 3, 2026
- Location
- Tsalteshi Trails, Soldotna, AK
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $15–$60
From the Organizer
Come run with the salmon!
Weekly 5K races & kids fun runs in July & August
Mondays, July 6 - August 3, at 5:30pm at Tsalteshi Trails!
Professional runner Allie Ostrander started Salmon Run Series as her Caring for the Kenai project in 2012. Allie’s incredible determination got this great race series started, and we are proud to host the Salmon Run Series today with the same spirit that Allie brought when she started it. With over 100 runners participating regularly, the Salmon Run Series has a central spot on the local running calendar with 5Ks and Fun Runs each Monday. Curious about what Allie is up to today? Follow her on Instagram or Twitter!
Grab your running shoes and join us for the Salmon Run Series at Tsalteshi Trails! Check-in for the race begins at 5:30pm and ends at 6pm. The kids race will begin at 6pm, with the adults race following soon after at 6:15pm. Routes progress from weeks 1-4, getting harder each week, and week 5 is a repeat of week 1, to test your fitness! Train and stay active, and best of all, run for a good cause!
For virtual runners: turn in your results by 10 AM the Thursday following the race to be included in the final race results for that week. Run Keeper, Strava, and most running apps acceptable. Only virtual runners who complete the actual race course will be included in the overall standings, other virtual runners will be included in a separate results list.
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
65°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Soldotna 5ssw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Soldotna, AK
Population
4,448
as of 2023
City Elevation
62 ft
Nearest Airport
ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Salmon Run Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
- Race
- Salmon Run Series
- Date
- July 6 – August 3, 2026
- Location
- Tsalteshi Trails, Soldotna, AK
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Salmon Run Series?
- Salmon Run Series is a running race held in Soldotna, Alaska on July 6, 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 Salmon Run Series?
- Monday, July 6, 2026 in Soldotna, Alaska at Tsalteshi Trails. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Salmon Run Series?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Salmon Run Series
Jul 6, 2026