Spencer Glacier Dash 2026 — Portage, AK

Date
June 7, 2026
Location
Portage, AK
Venue
Portage Train Depot - Mile 80.3 of the Seward Highway
Start Time
1:15 PM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $127.00
Events
5 Mile Dash (Ages 12+), 5 Mile Dash (Ages 8-11), Family & Friend Train Ticket - Adult (12+), Family & Friend Train Ticket - Youth (2-11), Family & Friend Ticket - Infant (Under 2)
Come celebrate the beauty of the Spencer Glacier Area and the history of the Alaska Railroad History by racing the Spencer Glacier Overlook Trail which retraces the glacier recession over the last 100 years. COST: Early Bird Pricing April 18th-May 2nd: Adult (ages 12+ as defined by the railroad)= $107 ($47 discounted train ticket plus $60 race registration fee) Youth (ages 7-11 as defined by the railroad)= $63.50 ($23.50 discounted train ticket plus $40 race registration fee) No refunds will be given. Pricing May 3rd-May 17th: Adult (ages 12+ as defined by the railroad)= $117 ($47 discounted train ticket plus $70 race registration fee) Youth (ages 7-11 as defined by the railroad)= $73.50 ($23.50 discounted train ticket plus $50 race registration fee) No refunds will be given. Pricing May 18th-May 24th: Adult (ages 12+ as defined by the railroad)= $127 ($47 discounted train ticket plus $80 race registration fee) Youth (ages 7-11 as defined by the railroad)= $83.50 ($23.50 discounted tra

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