On Friday and Saturday bib pickups. There is absolutely no race day bib pickup. If you can’t make these bib pickups please contact us.

Yes. You may change events yourself in RunSignUp. There may be an increase in fees depending on which event you choose to switch to:

Go to your RunSignUp account > Profile > Race registration, and into Manage Registration, then down to the bottom of the page to Transfer Event.

All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable—no exceptions. You may not give, sell, or exchange your entry or bib to another person. Entry fees may not be rolled over to another year. This policy applies to all entrants and is in effect no matter what the reason for being unable to participate.

Yes, if you can’t make it to bib pickup you can send someone to pick up your packet for you. Please bring signed permission.

There will be a reunion area in Town Square Park adjacent to the finish area. It’s a good idea to scout out a meeting spot ahead of time.

Several streets will be closed to traffic on race day, so watch for the no parking signs. Parking is free after 6pm on weekdays, 2 hours are free on Saturdays, and free all day Sunday at curbside parking meters. There is a pay by the hour parking garage at 6th and G Street.

Yes. The course will close at 3:30 PM. In order to be an official finisher, a participant must cross the finish line by 3:30 PM.

There will be an area at the start/finish to leave a bag. A plastic bag will be provided and marked with your bib number. Volunteers will guard your bag while you’re running – just present your bib and your gear will be returned to you after your race.

Average low/high temperature in August: 50/64 degrees F. Average precipitation in August: 2.89 inches.

Moose and bears live in the Anchorage bowl and surrounding mountains. They are powerful, wild animals, and should never be approached. If you see a moose or bear, stop and give the animal plenty of space. Look for signs of agitation and back away if the animal seems distressed. If you happen upon a moose calf or a bear cub, be on the lookout for the mother. It can be extremely dangerous to get between a mother and her baby. Race marshals will be patrolling the course on bicycles. If you see a moose or bear, report it to the next race marshal you see. For wildlife safety tips visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game web site.

To these animals safely, visit the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage or the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage. That said, wildlife watching is a favorite Alaskan activity, and besides the large mammals, the region is home to all kinds of birds and smaller critters. Keep your eyes open and enjoy!

Yes! You can swap shirts on Sunday only, after everyone’s had a chance to pick up theirs at bib pickup. They’ll be available at the Merchandise tent for exchanges that day.

We’ll do our best to get you the size you want, but we can’t guarantee sizes since shirts have to be ordered before everyone has registered.

For the safety of other runners and walkers, strollers, skateboards, and pets are not allowed for any race, except Saturday, the PACH 2K kids run allows strollers.

For the safety of other runners and walkers, we strongly discourage this use. We have found that congestion in the tunnels is greatly hindered by runners wearing earbuds who don’t hear approaching runners and/or lead bikers trying to clear the way.

No. A participant who has received any assistance whatsoever from any other person may be disqualified from the race. This includes pacing by persons not officially participating in the race, whether running or on bike. It does not include participation of officially designated Guide Runners, officially designated Support Runners, or Official Pacesetters.