Events
| Event | Distance | Start | Price now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra | 49K | 8:00 AM | – | |
| Humpy's Marathon | 26.2 Miles | 8:30 AM | – | Pace band → |
| Humpy's Marathon Relay | 26.2 Miles | 8:30 AM | – | Pace band → |
| Anchorage RunFest Half | 13.1 Miles | 8:45 AM | – | Pace band → |
| Half Marathon Handcycle | 13.1 Miles | 8:45 AM | – | Pace band → |
| Anchorage RunFest 5K presented by AK Heart & Vascular Institute | 3.1 Miles | 9:15 AM | – | Pace band → |
| Providence Alaska Children's Hospital Kids 2k | 2K | 10:00 AM | – | |
| The Anchorage Mile | 1 Miles | 11:25 AM | – | |
| Military Mile | 1 Miles | 11:00 AM | – |
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About this race
Welcome to the Anchorage RunFest, the largest event and main fundraiser for the Anchorage Running Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This event will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2027 and Sunday, August 22, 2027. Proceeds are used to help defray the costs of the Kids’ 2K (free for all participants), for college scholarships to high school runners, and to support local organizations whose missions are in line with the Club’s goal to promote healthy lifestyles through running and exercise.
At its heart, Anchorage RunFest is Humpy’s Marathon, which began in the 1997. In 2008, the event expanded into a four-day celebration of running, featuring races from Thursday through Sunday, and adopted the name Big Wild Life Runs, inspired by Anchorage’s “Big Wild Life” brand. In fall 2015, we became Anchorage RunFest to highlight our home city and better reflect the diversity of races and experiences that make our festival unique.
Today, Anchorage RunFest draws runners from across the United States and around the world. Participation continues to grow as individuals, families, and running groups of all sizes travel to Anchorage to experience our welcoming running community and spectac…
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ular scenery. From the fast, flat Anchorage Mile to the scenic 5K, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Marathon (26.2 miles), and 49K Ultra, RunFest offers an unforgettable race experience for runners of all abilities. Note: Shirt sizes are guaranteed through June 15, 2027. After this deadline, sizes cannot be guaranteed—we need final numbers to print shirts. Registrations after this date may not receive your preferred shirt size. Race Location Information August 21th Delaney Park Strip 10th & H Street, Anchorage, AK, 99501 August 22th Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse 610 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 Bib Pickup August 20th TBD 1:00 PM – 6:30 PM August 21st TBD 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Check out these race partners for amazing adventures: Information about Travel-Lodging-Things to Do Click here for important FAQs about the Anchorage RunFest: https://anchoragerunfest.org/runner-info/faq/ Message from the RunFest Race Directors For 16 years, we’ve shared miles, cheers, and unforgettable triumphs with you. Through challenges and celebrations, your support has kept RunFest strong, and we are grateful for every runner, volunteer, and supporter who makes this event possible. Anchorage RunFest is more than a race—it’s a tradition that celebrates resilience, health, and community spirit. With distances for everyone—from the United Physical Therapy 49K Ultra and Humpy’s Marathon and Relay, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids’ events—there’s a place for all runners at our start lines. We can’t wait to see you in August 2027, ready to train, run, and create new memories together! Race Director Melanie Clark and Race Director Emeritus Sharron Fisherman
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