Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon

This "all pavement" Family duathlon (run/bike/run) is a blast for families, with a race distance for everyone! The race starts at Kincaid Park near the chalet, at the top of the Coastal Trail with a run around the old biathlon loop on paved trails. The transition area is near the start/finish line followed. Racers will bike around the new biathlon range loop, followed by one final run around the old biathlon loop. This duathlon is the only on pavement duathlon in Alaska.

NEW: Please note, our adult wave is back with a NEW weekly run course announced at the event on trails, where you can expect an approx. 1.5-2mile loop! Our teens will run on the same course as the adults!

WHO: Kids ages 4 up through Adults!

WHERE: Kincaid Park, start is at the top of the Coastal Trail behind the chalet, in Anchorage, Alaska.

WHEN: April 28, May 5th, May 12th, 2026. See time table and distances below!

WHAT: Running & Biking multi-sport race! Any kind of bike is welcome. Kids will have a specific transition area where they can lay their bike down on the ground OR use a kickstand.

SWAG: Sign up by April 1st to ensure you will received a FREE race t-shirt. After April 1st, t-shirts will be limited to the first come, first served with all remaining t-shirt stock. We also will have custom race bibs & NEW Spring Duathlon finisher medals for all!

$10off DISCOUNT: Sign up for all 3 in-person races and you'll receive $10off at checkout PLUS you'll receive a series t-shirt!

REFERRAL DISCOUNT: Refer 3 friends to join in with you and receive $15 refund on your race entry!

1. Sign up.

2. After your registration is complete, you will receive a unique referral link to share with your friends, family or post on social media.

3. Get 3 friends to sign up using your unique referral link and you will automatically receive up to a refund of $15.00, reimbursed to the card you used for the race.

4. Get 6 friends to sign up & you'll get an additional $15!

5. Get 9 friends to sign up & you'll get $15 more! There is a cap refund of $45.

AWARDS: Top 3 Kids in each Age Group (see age groups below) will receive plush teddy bears wearing our custom “Spring Duathlon Series” t-shirts. Top 3 Adults will also receive awards, TBD!

Tie breakers will be determined by the athlete with the fastest overall time of the 3 races.

5:00 PM

4-12 years old, Non-Timed Wave

Run 1 loop (.35miles)

Bike 3 laps (1.5miles)

Run 1 loop (.35miles)

5:30 PM

4-8 years old, Timed Wave

Run 1 loop (.35miles)

Bike 3 laps (1.5miles)

Run 1 loop (.35miles)

6:00 PM

9-12 years old, Timed Wave

Run 2 loops (.7miles)

Bike 6 laps (2.6miles)

Run 2 loops (.7miles)

7:15 PM

Adult+ 13-19yr olds (Middle/High School Wave), Timed Wave

RUN approx 1.5-2miles on a race-day announced route

BIKE

• 13-19yrs old bike 2 laps Adult Bike Course (6.6miles)

• Adults bike 3 laps Adult Bike Course (10miles)

RUN approx 1.5-2miles on a race-day announced route

AGE GROUPS:

Age Groups (USAT rules apply, age is determined by age as of 12/31/24, not race day age):

Girls Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, etc.

Boys Ages 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16-17, 18-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, etc.

Learn more about the race at https://turnagaintraining.com/races/duseries/

In-Person Race Details

The Trent Waldron Half Marathon and 10k will take place on Saturday- May 23, 2026 at Margaret Sullivan Park on West 15th Ave. The cut off time to finish is 12:00 Noon. No personal pacer (runners without bibs) and absolutely no personal lead bikes.

Virtual Race Details

The Trent Waldron Half Marathon and 10k Virtual race takes place May 14th to May 31st, 2026. Because this is a virtual race, you run it where and when you want on your choice of running course. Please follow all pedestrian safety ordinances including running on a sidewalk where available and not in the road. Follow the rules of the road if no sidewalk or multi-use trail is available and run against oncoming traffic and not with traffic. Medals will be mailed out within 45 days to virtual participants.

Registration and Bib Pick Up

Bib Pickup Date: Thursday, May 21st

Bib Pickup Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm

Bib Pickup Location: TBD

Bib pick up and registration is also available on the morning of the race from 7:30am-8:45am at Westchester Lagoon. Late Registration fees are in effect for runners registering after 11:59pm, May 22, 2026.

We predict a great race in 2026 and look forward to seeing you there!

-Anchorage Running Club

Please Join us on June 13, 2026 for the 31st Annual Alaska Men's Run!

The Alaska Men’s Run is an annual event held in Anchorage. The in-person event this year will be on June 13th, at 10am, at Kincaid Chalet in Anchorage. The virtual event will be open from June 1st through June 30th! This event is one of the oldest activities within the state raising funds and awareness by using the race entry fees to fund educational activities, health awareness, promote early detection, and provide financial aid to men and agencies fighting prostate and testicular cancer.

The first 200 participants will get a free Alaska Men's Run T-shirt! Participants may also elect not to receive a shirt and donate that towards our cause!

Packet Pickup

June 11th, 2026 @ Downtown Skinny Raven from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.

June 13th, 2026 @ Event Start from 8:30 - 9:30 AM.

Thank you for your support!

Race Location

Whether you run, walk, snowshoe, or just stand and cheer, you are invited to participate in the Snow Globe Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, on Campbell Creek Trail behind the Peanut Farm restaurant at 11:00 AM. Not sure about running in the snow? Try our snowshoe race that will start at 11:15am!

There will be a Zoo Critters themed costume contest beginning at 10:15 a.m., before the start of the race, for those wanting to dress in costume. Prizes, complements of the Peanut Farm, will be given for best, Male, Female, and Group costumes.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alaska Zoo.

Due to insurance requirements, dogs are not allowed at this event, and we ask that you leave them at home. Due to anticipated snow on the course strollers are discouraged but if you decide to participate with a stroller we ask that you start in the back.

Race Partner

The Anchorage Running Club is partnering with the Alaska Zoo for this race. A portion of the race fee proceeds, as well as all online donations will be donated to the Alaska Zoo. After the Snow Globe race runners can enjoy daytime admission to the Alaska Zoo by presenting the tear-off from their race bib. Offer valid during regular daytime hours only; Zoo Lights not included.

Course Information

The course start and finish line is on the trail and accessible via the Peanut Farm overflow parking lot to the south of the former Sourdough Mining Company. The course is a 4K out and back along the Campbell Creek Trail south for 2K and turns around. This is a flat course with little in the way of hills.

Bib Pickup

Bib pickup will be at The Peanut Farm 5227 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518 on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM,

Bib pick up is also available on the morning of the race from 10:00-10:30 am.

All participants will receive a finisher medal on race day after they finish the race. The top 3 men and women finishers will receive prizes from the Peanut Farm to mark their achievement.

Late registration fees are in effect for runners registering after 11:59 PM, December 9, 2026.