Alaska · 5 Mile · 1 Mile
Alaska Run for Women
Alaska Run for Women is a 5 Mile and 1 Mile event held in Anchorage, Alaska. It is usually held in June; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- June
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Field size
- ~5,300 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- June (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Distances
- 5 Mile, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,300 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- akrfw.org
About the Alaska Run for Women
An iconic all-women's 5-mile run and 1-mile walk through Anchorage that raises funds for breast cancer research, education and early detection. Held since 1993, it regularly draws a 'sea of pink' of thousands of participants.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest all-women runs in the US; ~34 years running; has raised $6.2M+ for breast cancer programs
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Alaska Run for Women: common questions
- When is the Alaska Run for Women?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in June. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Alaska Run for Women held?
- In Anchorage, Alaska.
- What distances does the Alaska Run for Women offer?
- 5 Mile and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Alaska Run for Women?
- About 5,300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Alaska Run for Women?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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