Apu Bog & Forest Run
About this race
Get ready for some fall time fun with APU Nordic Ski Center as we host a community fun run through the trails and bogs of Alaska Pacific University! Led by APU Nordic Ski Center Elite Team & Olympians, this run will test your mud tromping ability and adventurous spirit as you traverse through the Mahaffey trails!
We are happy to keep this run is free for the community! We appreciate donations which help to cover hard costs for APU Nordic to host! Please consider a donation today.
Join fellow runners on August 23, 2026 for the Apu Bog & Forest Run. It's a fantastic 3K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Anchorage.
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Running
3k Bog Run
Run through the mud and for a chance to win Muddiest Runner!
5k Forest Run
Don't want to get dirty? Run a loop through the historic Mahaffey trail system through the forest and stay dry!
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About Anchorage
Apu Bog & Forest Run takes place in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Anchorage.
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