5 walking events in Ketchikan, Alaska
From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find walking events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Ketchikan
5 events in Ketchikan-
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
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.
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Participants may complete all 13.1 miles virtually. Virtual only finishers will be recognized with a social media post (with parent/guardian permission.)
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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.
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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.
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Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 2:30 AMSee full details
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.)
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Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
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!
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
And so it starts - The Southeast Slosh!
Join us for Ketchikan Running Club's Second Annual Trail Half Marathon on Saturday July 11th. The race will start and finish at Ward Lake and incorporate surrounding trails including Perseverance Lake Trail, Ward Creek Trail, Pipeline and Salvage. There will be 4 aide stations along the route. All racers will have 5 hours to finish the race. (That is about a 21:30 minute mile - plenty of time for walkers!) After the cut-off time, racers can finish the course, however aide station support and finish line celebration cannot be guaranteed.
Cost is $50 (+ processing fee), $45 for Ketchikan Running Club Members
Individual runners, as well as relay teams (up to 4 runners in a team), are welcome to register. Each team is responsible for determining where they will start and finish each leg of the relay.
Bib pick-up will be at the Ketchikan Rec Center - Friday, July 10th from 5-7 PM. There will be registration at Ward Lake, but it will be cash only.
Please follow trail etiquette, stay on the trail, please don't litter, be respectful of other trail users, and have fun!
Ketchikan Running Club has been granted a Special Use Permit through the Tongass National Forest Service to make this race possible
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
Blueberry season is here and Ketchikan Running Club is pleased to host the Blueberry Fun Run races which include a 1 mile fun run, 5k, and 10k. The 2026 race continues with the authentic start line on Grant Street, by Ketchikan Police Department.
ALL 2026 KRC Members receive a $5 registration discount!
ATTENTIONSizes and quantities of giveaways are only guaranteed for participants who can register before July 11th!
Please understand that we are required to order well in advance for customization and shipping time. We do our best to accommodate everyone and hope you will consider registering early to secure your size!
Register online through Thursday, July 30. Bib & shirt pick up, as well as in-person registration, will be available on Friday July 31st, from 4:30-7:30pm at the Rec Center. Last minute bib pick up will be available for all events from 7:00-7:30 race morning at the starting line. Due to our earlier start time, we will not have day-of registration - please plan accordingly.
If you can't run or walk this year but are interested in volunteering, we need your help! Fill out this Volunteer Form to let us know how you are interested in helping!
Local Clubs & Organizations
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Club
USA Swimming Club. Safe Sport Recognized. 52 members.
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