8 running, fun run, and walking events in Ketchikan, Alaska

The KRC Kids Half Marathon is BACK! Hosted by KRC, this event encourages young runners to log miles virtually toward a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. Each participant may enter miles they run or walk beginning April 11, 2026, ending with the final mile around Ward Lake on Saturday July 11, 2026 at 8:00am before the Southeast Slosh Half Marathon.

The KRC Kids Half Marathon is open to children 14 years and younger.

• Participants may complete all 13.1 miles virtually. Virtual only finishers will be recognized with a social media post (with parent/guardian permission.)

• Participants of the Final Mile event are not required to be part of the virtual portion and can participate without having logged any previous miles.

• All participants of the Final Mile will receive a finisher's prize and there will be an additional give away for those who participate in the final mile event and have logged 12 or more miles in the virtual event by July 11, 2026.

Ketchikan Running Club's Annual Membership Drive race and fun run on Saturday, April 11, 2026 is a family-friendly event and a great way to kick off the running season as we remember Ken Teune, a coach, teacher, and member of the Ketchikan running community.

Another thank you to Ketchikan Fire Department for hosting the start and finish line! Join us for the 1 mile fun run and 5K beginning at the Ketchikan Fire Department, 70 Bawden Street, Ketchikan.

1 mile begins at 10:30 a.m.

5K begins at 11:00 a.m.

Don't forget - your race is FREE with a 2026 Ketchikan Running Club membership!

Become a KRC Member! click here: https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/KetchikanRunningClub

Kayhi's Rotary Interact Club & Ketchikan Wellness Coalition present one of our favorite fun run/walks! This event is in support of Mental Health and Suicide Awareness. Come early to enjoy face painting, fresh-squeezed lemonade, meaningful mental health and suicide awareness resources, and the chance to write on the back of your shirt for who/what you’re running for. This celebration is about more than just an event, it’s about supporting one another and sharing our stories.

Join us in running or walking one lap around Ward Lake on April 26th. In-person registration and activities will begin at 1:30pm. See you there!

(t-shirts, rainbow sunglasses, face painting, and fresh squeezed lemonade included with registration, with supplies last.)

Hills from Hell is back!! Think you can conquer the biggest hills Ketchikan has to offer? Come test out your calf strength and claim your bragging rights.

Race day is Saturday, May 16th at 9:00 am at Alder Park. Registration is $15 (+ processing fee).

Use this link to access a race map: Hills from Hell Map

Hills from Hell starts at Alder Park on Bryant Street. The course runs up Bryant to Buren Ave to Fairview Ave, continues on Fairview to Jackson Street. Heading down Jackson Street, using the stairs to reach Tongass Ave. Take 2nd Ave, the immediate left off of Tongass, to White Cliff Ave and turn right to reach Tongass Ave again. Follow Tongass Ave to the Elliott Street stairs and head up to Water Street. Follow Water Street to the Schoenbar bypass and head up the hill! Follow Schoenbar Rd to turn left onto Park Ave and follow as it turns into Deermount Street. Head up to toward the Landfill on Ketchikan Lakes Road/ Nordstrom Drive. Turn around at the cone and head down the hill, retracing the Deermount/Park Ave route, continuing down Park Ave, taking a sharp right onto Bawden Street. Head up Bawden, turn right onto Pine, left onto Forest and once you return down the hill the finish line awaits!

NOTE: Due to Tongass Ave construction, there may need to be modifications to the route. Updates will be provided on the Runsignup page and via social media.

6 miles of Hills from Hell

Bryant St/Buren Ave

Elliott Street Stairs

Schoenbar Bypass

Ketchikan Lakes Rd (dump hill)

Bawden Street

Pine Street

Forest Avenue

Finish line is at the top of Schoenbar Bypass.

IT'S BACK! Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with a midnight 5K! Get dressed up Saturday night, June 20th and come out to win the best men's, women's and Fool's Fool costume contest! This fun run and walk begins and ends at Madison Lumber and Hardware. Register online through 6/19/26 or come see us to register in person at the Rec Center Friday 6/20/26 from 6-7:30pm.

All registrants will receive a colorful fanny pack with the KRC logo on it!