Richardson Highway Races
About this race
Get ready for an unforgettable run through the natural beauty of Valdez, Alaska! Starting in the heart of town, this course winds along the picturesque bike path, taking you past breathtaking mountain landscapes and stunning ocean views. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply soaking in the scenery, this event offers the perfect mix of challenge and inspiration. Sign up now and experience the magic of running in one of Alaska's most spectacular settings!
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Running
Richardson Highway 5K
Bib pickup will be 09:00 AM on day of the event, no early bib pickup available.
Richardson Highway 10K
Bib pickup will be 09:00 AM on day of the event, no early bib pickup available.
Richardson Highway 12.5K
Bib pickup will be 09:00 AM on day of the event, no early bib pickup available. Come celebrate the 125 year anniversary of Valdez by running this 12.5K!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Valdez, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 4:08 AM and sets at 11:22 PM local time (AKDT) in Valdez on June 13, 2026 — 19h 14m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Richardson Highway Races
41 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Richardson Highway 5K, Overall Results
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Sack | 20:00 | 6:27 /mi |
| 2 | Finnley Loop | 21:19 | 6:53 /mi |
| 3 | Collin Leahy | 22:15 | 7:11 /mi |
| 4 | Paul Werner | 23:30 | 7:35 /mi |
| 5 | Marek Leahy | 25:25 | 8:12 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Valdez
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Valdez 5K Races 3 races
- 10K Run Events in Valdez 2 races
- Valdez Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Valdez events
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