Skinny Raven Half & 10K
- Date
- July 19, 2026
- Distance
- In-Person 1/2 Marathon · In-Person 10K · Virtual 1/2 Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Sunshine and Good Times!
Skinny Raven Half & 10K partners with Brooks Running for a mid-summer event for everyone! Beginning and ending at the Rose Garden on the scenic Anchorage Park Strip, enjoy some of Anchorage’s most popular trails, enjoy Double Shovel Cider at the end, and you’ll be sure to have fun chasing your goals at either distance.
Relax in the Rose Garden and be rewarded for hard work and chasing your goals with lunch, refreshments, massage, and a great time with your friends!
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
69°
Typical Low
49°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Campbell Creek Sci Ctr, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anchorage, AK
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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Skinny Raven Half & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Skinny Raven Half & 10K
- Date
- July 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Skinny Raven Half & 10K?
- Skinny Raven Half & 10K is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on July 19, 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 Skinny Raven Half & 10K?
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at Centennial Rose Garden, Anchorage, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Skinny Raven Half & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Skinny Raven Half & 10K
Jul 19, 2026