Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K
About this race
A fun run and/or hike up and down… and up and down… and up and down Hilltop Ski Area to raise funds for The Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area. The Hilltop 5K is sure to be one of the most fun run/hike races you ever done. The course has 1288 feet of elevation change over 5K (3.1 miles) and safe for runner/hikers of all skill levels and kids 5+. The ups and downs and short trails through the woods make this race/hike incredibly unique. The views from the top are amazing. To make things even better, it’s all for a great cause. The Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the Christopher Walden House of Hope visit: https://www.christopherwaldenhouseofhope.org/
Event Date
In Person Event:
Date: August 9, 2025
Location: Hilltop Ski Area
Packet Pickup:
Skinny Raven
800 H Street, Anchorage Alaska
August 6, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
Virtual Event:
Dates: August 9-16, 2025
Location: ANYWHERE YOU WANT!
Virtual Participants
All virtual participants will have their event packets mailed to them. You do not have to show to the In Person bib pickup to receive your packet.
Shipping will begin after August 18, 2025
Virtual Event Details
What is a Virtual Event?
A virtual event is a walking/running event that you can complete anytime/anyplace! The best part of a virtual event is convenience you decide what works best for you.
How long do I have to upload my Results?
You will have from August 9th-16, 2025 to upload your results.
How do I upload my Results?
You can upload your results Manually:
- Navigate to the Results Page, HERE!
- Select, SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
- Search for your registration by First & Last Name OR Email & Birth Date
- Select, SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
- Enter your time manually or by uploading a .TIF or .GPX file.
Do I need to submit results?
You do not have to submit a time. You can indicate that you completed the run without providing a time.
Virtual Run Safety Policy
Participants must abide by all pedestrian safety ordinances including running on a sidewalk where available and not in the road. If there is no sidewalk or multi-use trail is available participants must run against oncoming traffic and not with traffic.
Pick your distance
Trail running
In-person Hilltop 5K
Running
Virtual Hilltop 5K
Student Hilltop 5K
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Anchorage.
About Anchorage
Christopher Walden Hilltop 5K takes place in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Anchorage.
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