
UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger is a running race on September 25, 2026 in Anchorage, AK, with an entry fee of $35.
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
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
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
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.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Anchorage RunFest
3 miles away
APU Bog & Forest Run
Less than a mile away
Diaper Dash 2026
2 miles away
Puffin' 5k
3 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Anchorage than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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UAA Spirit Run: Run Against Hunger
Sep 25, 2026