Turnagain Arm Trail Run – Anchorage, AK 2026

Trail update: The conditions in the washed out section between McHugh and Rainbow are still not ideal. We will evaluate the conditions closer to the race date and either run the race through the problematic section, if it is safe, or run it similar to last year (out and back between Potter and McHugh). We look forward to seeing everyone again in May! Annual 8 and 4 mile trail-running races on one of the most scenic trails in Southcentral Alaska. It is a point-to-point race between Potter TH and Rainbow TH. We alternate the direction every year between Northbound and Southbound. Even Years: Start at Rainbow TH/McHugh TH - Finish at Potter TH Odd Years: Start at Potter TH/McHugh TH - Finish at Rainbow TH The 8-mile course starts at the either end of the trail (Potter Trail Head in odd years and Rainbow TH in even years) and ends at the opposite end Trail Head. We will run through the parking lot at McHugh to get intermediate times. The 4-mile course is the same as the last 4 miles of the