Racing
RSSRacing in Alaska is a mix of running races, dog mushing events and snowmachine competitions held across the state. It covers marquee races such as the Iditarod, Iron Dog and Yukon Quest, along with community events like the Mount Marathon race, Fur Rondy and local marathons and trail runs.
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September 2026
Kenai River Marathon marks 20th year with Sunday races
The Kenai River Marathon runs Sunday with full marathon, half marathon, relay, and 5K options starting from the visitor center on the Kenai Spur Highway.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min read
August 2026
In Arctic Village, a growing race carries running, remembrance and recovery
Arctic Village's third annual John Fredson Day race drew its biggest turnout yet — 35 runners and walkers honoring loved ones, with one runner completing her first 10K in recovery and sobriety.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 3mo ago2 min read
July 2026
Hikers take two days. Crow Pass runners do it in hours
The Crow Pass Crossing sends 150 runners 23.5 miles across glaciers, brush, and a cold river Saturday, with no aid stations. Hikers take two days; the fastest finish in about three hours.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
A downtown Anchorage race with trail miles and maybe a Denali view
Anchorage's Skinny Raven Half & 10K hits the Delaney Park Strip Sunday — trail miles, maybe a Denali view, and an easy one to spectate. Sign up before prices jump Thursday night.
by Walter AlaskaNews4mo ago1 min read
June 2026
Iron Dog race expands route to Huslia, Shungnak, Ambler
Iron Dog snowmachine race will expand its 2,500-mile route through Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler after federal wildlife officials reversed a prior denial, clearing permits to cross three national refuges and parks.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago2 min read
Iron Dog expands route to Huslia, Shungnak, Ambler after federal reversal
Vroom, vroom
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago1 min readFrom 
May 2026
Anchorage runs into summer at the 20th Twilight 12K
The 20th Twilight 12K drew 1,847 runners on May 29, the largest field in a decade, with 890 finishers in the 12K and 957 in the Skinny Mini 6K.
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago1 min read
About Racing
Racing in Alaska takes in running races, sled dog races and snowmachine competitions held in cities and villages across the state. Marquee events include the Iditarod and Yukon Quest sled dog races and the Iron Dog snowmachine race.
Running races range from Anchorage road and trail events such as the Skinny Raven Half and 10K and the Twilight 12K to the Kenai River Marathon and the Crow Pass Crossing, a backcountry run over glaciers and a cold river with no aid stations. Community races, such as the John Fredson Day race in Arctic Village, carry remembrance and recovery alongside the competition.
Long routes across rural Alaska require permits to cross federal land, so questions about wildlife refuges, national parks and the villages a route passes through recur for races such as the Iron Dog.
