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Run For Impact

Palmer, Alaska, United States View on map
Jun 13, 2026 (America/Anchorage local time)
Running

About this race

Join us for a community 5K trail race dedicated to raising funds for Kuugaq, assisted by Kuuk Water.

The Run for Impact 5k is more than just a race—it’s an opportunity for individuals, families, and local businesses to come together in support of Kuuk Water’s mission to serve Alaskan communities. This event directly benefits Kuugaq's ongoing initiatives, including clean water access, community recycling programs, youth-focused services such as Kid’s Cupboard, and broader community improvement projects across Alaska.

Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to lace up and join the cause. The 5K distance is welcoming for beginners while still offering a rewarding challenge for experienced runners, creating a shared sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. By participating, you’re not only embracing a healthy and energizing activity—you’re helping provide essential resources, strengthen local communities, and support meaningful, on-the-ground projects that make a lasting difference throughout Alaska.

Race will take place on the Colony High School XC trails.

*All spectators and athletes will need to park outside of the gated stadium area*

5K Race 11:00AKDT-12:30AKDT

This will start in the front soccer field near the school and continue through Colony XC trails with flaggers to keep you on course. This is a moderately difficult rolling grass trail. No strollers or pets are permitted on the course during the race. 

Kid's Untimed Fun Run 10:00AKDT-10:30AKDT

Children 10 and under run a free 1K around out and back on the loop on trails and finish in the soccer field. Volunteers will monitor the course during the fun run. Please ensure there is an adult present for your child when they are finished running.

T-Shirts: MUST register by May 23 to be guaranteed size/shirt. 

Bib Pick Up: Starting at 8:30am on race day near the start tent (Kid's Run participant will NOT have bibs)

Race Day Registration: From 8:00am - 9:00am. If paying with card you will be asked to register online through RunSignUp. Cash payments (exact) will also be accepted.

Discounts: Family Pack Option ($120 for four family members)

Transfers/Deferrals/Refunds: There are NO bib or entry transfers allowed. NO deferrals or refunds. Please consider adding RunSignUp race protection if this is a concern.

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Running

5K Run

This will start in the front soccer field near the school and continue through Colony XC trails with flaggers to keep you on course. This is a moderately difficult rolling grass trail. No strollers or pets are permitted on the course during the race.

Jun 13, 2026 5K 11:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Palmer.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 8.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 19.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 7.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 19.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
8.7
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.7mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
60.6%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

No course map published yet.

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  • 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, 9 Palmer events

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