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Boondocks Breakaway 5K & 2.5K

Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM AKDT

Location
Anchorage, AK
1600 Lidia Selkregg Lane, 99504
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Kick off your running season on the hilly trails of Russian Jack Park, where lingering snow patches add a unique, early-spring challenge.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

The Anchorage Running Club invites you to their season kickoff event, the Boondocks Breakaway 5K & 2.5K. Held on the hilly trails of Russian Jack Park, this race offers a unique challenge with potential snow patches remaining on the course. It's a chance to test your early-season fitness and connect with the local running community. Post-race, celebrate your efforts with an award ceremony for overall and age group winners, along with refreshing snacks and drinks.

What to expect

  • A hilly trail run through Russian Jack Park, potentially encountering patches of snow for an added challenge.
  • An award ceremony recognizing overall and age group winners.
  • Post-race snacks, water, and Gatorade to refuel.

Standout details

  • Anchorage Running Club season kickoff
  • Trail course with potential snow patches
  • Overall and age group awards
  • Club members receive a 100% discount

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2.5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM AKDT · From $27.50

    Opens Oct 30, 2025, 8:01 PM AKDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:01 AM AKDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Apr 25, 11:00 AM AKDT · From $27.50

    Opens Oct 30, 2025, 8:01 PM AKDT · Closes Apr 25, 2026, 7:01 AM AKDT

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The Anchorage Running Club's season kickoff event features a 5K and 2.5K race on the trails at Russian Jack Park. Your Anchorage Running Club membership gives you 100% discount on this race, nonmembers pay $25.

Join us for this fun race event where the course may have patches of snow left on it in some areas which makes it slightly different and a bit challenging.

Post race there is an award ceremony to give out Over All and Age Group awards as well as snacks, water, and Gatorade.

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