Nic's Race 5k, Kids 2k, & Duathlon

About the Event

This is a fun event for kids, families & competitive athletes. You are welcome to participate in-person or virtually in the 5k, 2k Family Fun Run, Family Fun Duathlon Relay & Kid's Duathlon races at Kincaid Park in Anchorage, Alaska. We also have a virtual 5k option where you can complete the 5k from where ever you are in the World! In-person start times are listed below, on Sunday, September 28th, 2025 at Kincaid Park. The start/finish line will be at the top of the Coastal Trail near the roundabout at the end of Kincaid Park, behind the chalet. The transition area for duathletes will be the parking spots next to the multi-use trail, near the top of the Coastal Trail.

All race proceeds will go into a fund to support the NicStrong Foundation, which will provide financial support kids in Alaska experiencing cancer, along with supporting youth sports and academics.

Races Offered

Nic's Race 5k Timed Run - Virtually

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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00:00

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$20.00

Nic's Race - Family Duathlon Relay

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Nics Race - Family Duathlon Relay

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09:30

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$50.00

Nic's Race - Duathlon - Ages 4-8yrs old - In person

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Nics Race - Duathlon - Ages 4-8yrs old - In person

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11:00

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$25.00

Nic's Race - Duathlon - Ages 9-12yrs old - In person

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — Nics Race - Duathlon - Ages 9-12yrs old - In person

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Type — Running

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11:30

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$25.00

Nic's Race 5k Timed Run - In Person

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

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$30.00

Nic's Race 5k UNTIMED Run - In person

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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12:00

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$30.00

Nic's Race Kid's 2k Fun Run - In Person

Sep 27, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Running

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13:00

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$5.00

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

0.2 cm

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.