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44th Annual Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run-2026

Sat June 20, 2026
Fairbanks, AK 99701 US Directions

Events

Midnight Sun Run 10K

Price: $35
Time: 10:00PM AKDT
Price increases after March 31, 2026 at 11:59pm AKDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at http://www.midnightsunrun.net.

Place

805 Airport Way
Fairbanks, AK US 99701

Description

Considered a bucket-list race, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Midnight Sun Run 10K is a uniquely Alaskan race that attracts participants from all over the nation and all over the world. The race begins at 10:00 PM on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice. Starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, participants wind 6.2 miles through area neighborhoods lined with thousands of high-spirited spectators. The course ends at Pioneer Park, where the festivities continue until well after midnight.

The race is chip timed, with an elite runner corral that allows serious runners a place at the head of the race, while also supporting every pace and ability. The costumed division is perhaps one of the most anticipated aspects of the race, showcasing true Fairbanks creativity.

Proceeds from the race support the mission of Fairbanks Resource Agency (fra-alaska.org) and the Paula Kothe Scholarship Award, which gives $6,000 in scholarships to local student athletes.

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