Alaska Salmon Runs
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 3:00 AM AKDT
- Type
- Run
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Run a scenic marathon through Alaska's Copper River delta, then celebrate with a Salmon BBQ as part of the lively Salmon Jam festival.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
FestiveExperience the Alaska Salmon Runs, a marathon event set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Copper River delta. Runners will traverse a mostly flat course along the historic Copper River and Northwestern Railroad route, offering views of mountains, glaciers, and pristine waterways. The race is a highlight of the larger Salmon Jam weekend festival, featuring music, family activities, and a celebratory post-run Salmon BBQ lunch with door prizes and awards for top finishers. It's an inviting blend of natural beauty and community celebration.
What to expect
From the organizer
Our running event courses traverse the world-famous Copper River delta, a land of mountains, glaciers, and blue water rivers and lakes. For each distance event (except the One Mile), runners meet at race HQ and are driven on shuttle buses to the start line for their race. The race courses are mostly flat (we're at sea level), and follow the old Copper River and Northwestern Railroad route which led to the Kennicott copper mines.
We also offer a post-run Salmon BBQ lunch, get your tickets here ! Lunch includes salmon, side dishes, dessert and door prizes. We'll announce race winners and distribute medals for the top three women and men finishers for each event here (at the Pioneer Igloo on First Street). This lunch is open to everyone, bring a dish to share (for 6 - 8 people) and get in free!
The Alaska Salmon Runs are part of our Salmon Jam weekend festival , full of music, Small Fry arts and education activities for kids and families, running and salmon. Visit this web site for more details on the AK Salmon Runs, including FAQs, and weekend events.
