Snow Globe Run
About this race
Race Location
Whether you run, walk, snowshoe, or just stand and cheer, you are invited to participate in the Snow Globe Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026, on Campbell Creek Trail behind the Peanut Farm restaurant at 11:00 AM. **Not sure about running in the snow? Try our snowshoe race that will start at 11:15am!**
There will be a Zoo Critters themed costume contest beginning at 10:15 a.m., before the start of the race, for those wanting to dress in costume. Prizes, complements of the Peanut Farm, will be given for best, Male, Female, and Group costumes.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Alaska Zoo.
Due to insurance requirements, dogs are not allowed at this event, and we ask that you leave them at home. Due to anticipated snow on the course strollers are discouraged but if you decide to participate with a stroller we ask that you start in the back.
Race Partner
The Anchorage Running Club is partnering with the Alaska Zoo for this race. A portion of the race fee proceeds, as well as all online donations will be donated to the Alaska Zoo. After the Snow Globe race runners can enjoy daytime admission to the Alaska Zoo by presenting the tear-off from their race bib. Offer valid during regular daytime hours only; Zoo Lights not included.
Course Information
The course start and finish line is on the trail and accessible via the Peanut Farm overflow parking lot to the south of the former Sourdough Mining Company. The course is a 4K out and back along the Campbell Creek Trail south for 2K and turns around. This is a flat course with little in the way of hills.
Bib Pickup
Bib pickup will be at The Peanut Farm 5227 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518 on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM,
Bib pick up is also available on the morning of the race from 10:00-10:30 am.
All participants will receive a finisher medal on race day after they finish the race. The top 3 men and women finishers will receive prizes from the Peanut Farm to mark their achievement.
Late registration fees are in effect for runners registering after 11:59 PM, December 9, 2026.
Pick your distance
Running
4K Run/Walk
4K Snowshoe
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Anchorage, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 10:05 AM and sets at 3:41 PM local time (AKST) in Anchorage on December 12, 2026 — 5h 35m 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, 56 Anchorage events
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