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Anchorage RunFest 2026 was held from Sat, Aug 15, 2026 to Sun, Aug 16, 2026. The details below are kept for reference.

Anchorage RunFest 2026

When

Sat, Aug 15, 2026 to Sun, Aug 16, 2026

Where

Anchorage (trail and downtown courses)

Anchorage, Alaska

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Annual running festival featuring 49K Ultra, marathon, half marathon, relay, 5K, The Anchorage Mile, Military Mile, and Providence Alaska Children's Hospital Kids 2K.

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