The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
In honor of the legendary Dan Seavey, The Iditarod Trail Blazers and Seward Sports and Recreation will be hosting the second annual Dan Seavey Trailblazer 5k. Dan was a founder of the Iditarod Trailblazers and even competed in the very first Iditarod race. For this memorial race we thought it only made sense that there would be dogs running along side the participants.
There are 4 Categories for the 5k:
- Adult Men's
- Youth Boy's
- Adult Women's
- Youth Girl's
Race Rules and Requirements:
- Dogs must be leashed
- Contestants can start anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm. In order to make sure everyone and their furry friends stay happy and safe, we will be running this race with staggered start times. Your start time is completely up to you (show up when you want!), so long as it is between 10:00am and 1:00pm.
Bib Pick Up
Bib pick up will start on race day at 8:30am and will end at 1:00pm.
Post Race Celebration:
Festivities will continue at the Branson Pavilion after the race.
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
62°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
50%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Seward Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Seward, AK
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ENA
Kenai Municipal Airport · 70 mi
Major Hub
ANC
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport · 75 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
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- The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K?
- The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K is a running race held in Seward, Alaska on August 15, 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 Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Seward, Alaska at Mile 0, Iditarod National Historic Trail. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
Aug 15, 2026