What's New

Upcoming Event: Boondocks Breakaway. Sunday, July 13, 2008. Meet 10:00 am Kincaid Bunker. Race time 11:00 am. 5K on scenic Kincaid Park trails. Entry fee: ARC membership. Race day registration only. More info.

Don't Forget: Early registration for the Big Wild Life Runs ends on July 3, 2008. Verify your registration.

Recruiting volunteers for ARC’s Big Wild Life Runs--August 17, 2008. Want to come to a party at the Sheraton on Friday night, August 15th? Want to add a gorgeous, long sleeve shirt made of technical material to your collection? Want to eat a delicious meal provided by Humpy’s Alehouse? Want some coupons for free goodies from various Anchorage merchants who willingly support your Club?

All you have to do is agree to donate a few hours of your time to assist the organizers on race weekend. All sorts of jobs are available with varying degrees of responsibility, from acting as the highly esteemed “water guru” to quietly folding banners and helping to clean up after our incredibly exciting, Big Wild Weekend. If you’re running one of the races, no problem—you can help on Saturday with registration activities in the PAC.

Please contact Bonnie Swanson at bbswanson@gmail.com, or phone 345 8077 for more information. And thank you for helping to support the Club’s mission—promoting running and a healthy lifestyle for the Anchorage community.

The Anchorage Running Club is sponsoring a showing of Spirit of the Marathon at the Beartooth Theatre on Thursday, August 14. Show time will be announced soon. View the movie trailer (requires Quicktime Player).

Are you registered for one of the Big Wild Life Runs? There is something for everyone on Sunday, August 17, including a marathon, marathon relay, marathon walk, half marathon, 5K and kid's fun run. See the Big Wild Life Runs page. Early registration ends July 3rd.

Who We Are

The Anchorage Running Club is a not-for-profit association of over four hundred individuals who share a common interest in running and/or walking. Our membership is represented by the entire spectrum of performance, including elite runners, mid-packers, back-of-the-packers, and recreational walkers. Among our ranks are marathoners, triathletes, race walkers, high school cross country team members, the young, the not-so-young, male and female alike. The Anchorage Running Club truly offers something for everyone!

The Anchorage Running Club is a member of the Road Runners Club of America.

View a calendar of U.S. events.

Each year, the Municipality of Anchorage publishes a comprehensive statewide list of running events. Please view the 2008 Runner's Calendar (pdf) for events sponsored by other organizations.