Race the Planes 5K
About this race
Come out and race the planes alongside Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport!
We are helping raise money for Alaskan cancer patients in need by supporting the American Cancer Society-Alaska’s programs and services, like free flights, rides and lodging for Alaskans requiring cancer treatment far from home. Please set up a personal page to raise funds for the American Cancer Society-Alaska by collecting online donations. If you didn't donate or sign up to fundraise during registration, you can still join us at this link.
Event parking is located on the large gravel pad alongside Point Woronzof Rd., past Point Woronzof Park. Link to location.
Course Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5040463618/
Bib & Swag Pickup
Thursday, August 2oth from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at Downtown Skinny Raven Sports (800 H ST.)
Sunday, August 23rd from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the start location
Event Date
Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM.
Join fellow runners on August 24, 2025 for the Race the Planes 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Anchorage.
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5K
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These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Anchorage in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Anchorage
Race the Planes 5K takes place in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Anchorage.
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