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Puffin' 5k

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Anchorage, Alaska, United States

calendar_today 20 Sep, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

Join Us for the 2nd Annual AAFA Alaska Chapter 5k Fun Run!

🗓️ Sunday, September 20th

📍 Ship Creek Trail, Anchorage

Lace up your running shoes and bring the whole family for a fun-filled day on the scenic Ship Creek Trail- home to a thriving salmon stream and stunning Alaska views. This 5k loop is perfect for all ages and fitness levels, and the race will officially be timed by Skinny Raven.

Why We Run:

Proceeds from the race will directly support scholarships for the AAFA Alaska Peninsula Puffers Asthma Camp- a unique, weeklong residential summer camp offering a safe and exciting experience for children living with asthma and food allergies.

Come run (or walk!) with us for a great cause and make a difference in the lives of Alaskan kids!

Races Offered

Puffin' 5k

Sep 20, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

09:30

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Anchorage.

thermostat Temperature

6.5° / 12.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.1° / 10.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 49m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:28

nightlight Sunset

20:19

About Anchorage

Learn more about the host city, Anchorage.

Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, in the Southcentral region. Anchorage is a cosmopolitan port city with a population of 291 247 (2020). It is a consolidated city-borough referred to as a municipality. The urbanized city is defined by Muldoon Road to the east, Rabbit Creek Road to the south, and Cook Inlet to the north and west. Several small suburbs are within the Municipality of Anchorage while physically outside what most Anchorageites would call the "Anchorage" proper area. These include Eagle River and Chugiak to the north and Girdwood to the south.