44th Annual Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run-2026
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 10:00 PM AKDT
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- 805 Airport Way, 99701
- Featured distance
- 10K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Experience a uniquely Alaskan 10K under the midnight sun, complete with a vibrant costumed division and lively post-race festivities.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
The 44th Annual Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run 10K is a celebrated Alaskan event, drawing participants globally for a truly unique experience. Starting at 10:00 PM on the Saturday nearest the summer solstice, runners journey 6.2 miles from the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus through lively neighborhoods. Thousands of high-spirited spectators line the course, which culminates in post-race festivities at Pioneer Park. This chip-timed race welcomes all abilities, featuring an elite runner corral and a highly anticipated costumed division.
What to expect
- Run a 10K course through Fairbanks neighborhoods, cheered on by thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
- Enjoy a chip-timed race that supports both serious runners and a fun, creative costumed division.
- Conclude your run at Pioneer Park, where celebrations continue well into the night.
Standout details
- "Bucket-list" Alaskan 10K
- Run under the Midnight Sun
- Vibrant costumed division
- Global participant draw
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From the organizer
Considered a bucket-list race, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run 10K is a uniquely Alaskan race that attracts participants from all over the nation and all over the world. The race begins at 10:00 PM on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice. Starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, participants wind 6.2 miles through area neighborhoods lined with thousands of high-spirited spectators. The course ends at Pioneer Park, where the festivities continue until well after midnight.
The race is chip timed, with an elite runner corral that allows serious runners a place at the head of the race, while also supporting every pace and ability. The costumed division is perhaps one of the most anticipated aspects of the race, showcasing true Fairbanks creativity.
Proceeds from the race support the mission of Fairbanks Resource Agency (fra-alaska.org) and the Paula Kothe Scholarship Award, which gives $6,000 in scholarships to local student athletes.
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