Run For Impact
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.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Palmer, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 4:12 AM and sets at 11:40 PM local time (AKDT) in Palmer on June 13, 2026 — 19h 27m of daylight.
Course
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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, 13 Palmer events
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