Watershed 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 11th Annual Watershed 5k Fun Run
From the Organizer
Run in the neighborhood and on the trails around the school, all funds raised benefit the Watershed School PTSA which supports our amazing students, teachers, and staff including books for the library used for Battle of the Books, the All-School Ski Day, and teacher appreciation events. The race will start and finish at The Watershed School, 4975 Decathlon Avenue (off Broadmoor Avenue, near the airport). Please park in the school parking lot.
Click links above to support the amazing sponsors who ensure that entry fees go to support the Watershed School PTSA!
Come early or stay late for an All You Can Eat Sourdough Pancake & Sausage Fundraiser for 3rd & 4th Grade! Held at the school the same day from 0900-1100, it's $8 for adults, $6 dollars for kids, and runners with bibs get $1 off!
Join the Watershed Parent Teacher Student Association to learn more about Watershed school events and activities.
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
50°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairbanks, AK
Population
32,242
as of 2023
Elevation
437 ft
Nearest Airport
FAI
Fairbanks International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Watershed 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Watershed 5K?
- Watershed 5K is a running race held in Fairbanks, Alaska on September 26, 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 Watershed 5K?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Fairbanks, Alaska at 4975 Decathlon Ave, Fairbanks, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Watershed 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Watershed 5K
Sep 26, 2026