
Race Date
Jul 18, 2026
Location
Cordova, AK
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.
Race Day
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Start Time
9:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
620 Chase Ave., Cordova, AK, 99574
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:08:51
9:50/mi
Winning Time
1:39:59
7:38/mi
Finishers (2025)
26
States Represented
6 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:55:05
MEDIAN
2:08:51
SLOWER 25%
2:35:40
Start (Low)
51°
Afternoon (High)
61°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.3"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
88%
Humidity
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