2026 Salmon Run 2027

The Salmon Run begins and ends at Inlet View Elementary School in Anchorage, offering 10K, 5K, and 2K Fun Run distances. This is a yearly spring race; the 5K and 10K begin at 10:00 AM, with the 2K starting five minutes later. The event maintains a school-community atmosphere. Participants can collect bibs before race day at Inlet View Elementary or Skinny Raven Downtown. Race-day pickup is at the school before the start. Following the run, the Salmon Run Carnival continues until noon, featuring bouncy houses, games, face painting, temporary hair coloring, popcorn, cotton candy, and food vendors offering hot dogs and nachos.