
Race Date
Jun 20, 2026
Location
Sitka, AK
The Medvejie Solstice Run Sunday, June 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Herring Cove, Sitka Mark your calendars and start logging those miles — the Medvejie Solstice Run is back! Join us for the 19th annual running of this beloved fundraiser supporting the Sitka High School Cross Country and Track programs. Three distance options wind out along Sawmill Creek Road toward Medvejie Hatchery and back, starting and finishing at Herring Cove (adjacent to the Beaver Lake Trailhead parking lot at the end of Sawmill Creek Road). Fair warning: this is a hilly course. Train accordingly! Race Distances & Turnarounds 5K — turnaround approximately halfway to the hatchery10K — turnaround near the Medvejie HatcheryHalf Marathon — turnaround at the Green Lake Power House Registration
5K: $30 10K: $35 Half Marathon: $45
Pre-registration is appreciated. Day-of registration (fees increase by $5) is available until 8:30 AM at Herring Cove. The first 100 registered runners receive a technical (non-cotton) t-shirt. Sitka High School students run free — t-shirts available for purchase separately. Volunteer Want to be part of the fun without the hills? Volunteers are warmly welcomed and needed! Questions or more info: runsitkahigh@gmail.com See you on the road!
Race Day
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Start Location
4700 Saw Mill Creek Rd., Sitka, AK, 99838
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:03:17
9:25/mi
Winning Time
1:31:45
7:00/mi
Finishers (2025)
27
FASTER 25%
1:49:44
MEDIAN
2:03:17
SLOWER 25%
2:16:46
Start (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
88%
Humidity
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