Alaska · 49K Ultra · Marathon · Half Marathon
Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)
Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) is a 49K Ultra, marathon, half marathon, Relay and 5K event held in Anchorage, Alaska. It was last held on August 15, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Field size
- ~1,400 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 15, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Distances
- 49K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K, Mile
- Field size
- About 1,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling, road course with some hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- anchoragerunfest.org
About the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)
A multi-distance running weekend in Anchorage organized by the Anchorage Running Club, featuring the 49K ultra, Humpy's Marathon, half marathon, relay, 5K and a one-mile race. A premier late-summer running festival in the state.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Half marathon rated among the best in the nation; Humpy's Marathon named best Boston qualifier in Alaska; 30th anniversary in 2026
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Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon): common questions
- When is the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) held?
- In Anchorage, Alaska.
- What distances does the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon) offer?
- 49K Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Mile.
- How many people run the Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- About 1,400 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 Anchorage RunFest (Humpy's Marathon)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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