From the Organizer
Presented by Yeti Dogs Alaska
Join us for the annual UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger — this is a fun and energizing 3-mile
run (or walk!) through the beautiful UAA campus and surrounding trails. Whether you’re new to campus, a returning Seawolf, faculty, staff, alumni, or a community member — everyone is welcome! This event promotes healthy lifestyles and raises crucial funds to support food insecurity efforts on campus.
Show off your Seawolf Spirit by wearing your best green and gold or UAA spirit wear. New this year: Donate for a Prize! Bring a non-perishable food item or canned good to support campus food insecurity efforts and be entered for a chance to win a special prize.
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
52°
Typical Low
34°
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
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 UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
100
Days to train
- Race
- UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger
- Date
- September 25, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Anchorage, AK
2026 Anchorage Mayor's Marathon & Half Marathon
1 Mile · Half Marathon · Marathon · Other · From $52 · Delaney Park Strip
3 miles away
Rainbow Run 2026
5K · From $40 · 1301 W 10th Ave
2 miles away
Skinny Raven Half & 10K
10K · Half Marathon · From $97 · Centennial Rose Garden
3 miles away
Alaska Distance Classic
5K · 10K · 15K · From $37 · 4455 University Dr
Less than a mile away
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.
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 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 UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger?
- UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger is a running race held in Anchorage, Alaska on September 25, 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 UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger?
- Friday, September 25, 2026 in Anchorage, Alaska at 3550 Providence Dr. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger
Sep 25, 2026