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Alaska Salmon Runs

Alaska Salmon Runs

Race Date

Jul 18, 2026

Location

Cordova, AK

The Experience

Our running event courses traverse the world-famous Copper River delta, a land of mountains, glaciers, and blue water rivers and lakes. For each distance event (except the One Mile), runners meet at race HQ and are driven on shuttle buses to the start line for their race.  The race courses are mostly flat (we're at sea level), and follow the old Copper River and Northwestern Railroad route which led to the Kennicott copper mines. We also offer a post-run Salmon BBQ lunch, get your tickets here! Lunch includes salmon, side dishes, dessert and door prizes. We'll announce race winners and distribute medals for the top three women and men finishers for each event here (at the Pioneer Igloo on First Street). This lunch is open to everyone, bring a dish to share (for 6 - 8 people) and get in free! The Alaska Salmon Runs are part of our Salmon Jam weekend festival, full of music, Small Fry arts and education activities for kids and families, running and salmon. Visit this web site for more details on the AK Salmon Runs, including FAQs, and weekend events.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Start Time

9:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

620 Chase Ave., Cordova, AK, 99574

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

26.2 Miles6.2 Miles3.1 Miles1 Miles

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

51°

Afternoon (High)

61°

Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish

0.3"

Precipitation

8 mph

Wind

88%

Humidity

Race Photos

Historical Finish Time Distribution

282 finishers across 8 years

1:155:20

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