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Watershed 5K

Fairbanks, Alaska, United States
Sep 26, 2026
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About this race

Run in the neighborhood and on the trails around the school, all funds raised benefit the Watershed School PTSA which supports our amazing students, teachers, and staff including books for the library used for Battle of the Books, the All-School Ski Day, and teacher appreciation events. The race will start and finish at The Watershed School, 4975 Decathlon Avenue (off Broadmoor Avenue, near the airport). Please park in the school parking lot.

Click links above to support the amazing sponsors who ensure that entry fees go to support the Watershed School PTSA!

Come early or stay late for an All You Can Eat Sourdough Pancake & Sausage Fundraiser for 3rd & 4th Grade! Held at the school the same day from 0900-1100, it's $8 for adults, $6 dollars for kids, and runners with bibs get $1 off!

Join the Watershed Parent Teacher Student Association to learn more about Watershed school events and activities. 

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11th Annual Watershed 5k Fun Run

Race will start and finish at The Watershed School, 4975 Decathlon Avenue (off Broadmoor Avenue, near the airport). Please park in the school parking lot. Bib pick up and day of registration will begin at 0900 and race will start at 1000. Race Day Registration available starting at 0900!

Sep 26, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$20.00
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Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Fairbanks.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) -0.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 7.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -4.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 5.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
11.1
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
0.4mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
81.0%

About Fairbanks

Watershed 5K takes place in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Anchorage.

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