The best running trails around Anchorage

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Running around Anchorage is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Anchorage—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Lake Hood and Lake Spenard loop — Anchorage, Alaska	Intermediate 00:42 6.87km
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (full length) — Anchorage, Alaska	Expert 03:26 32.9km
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (Westchester Lagoon to Point Woronzof) — Anchorage, Alaska	Intermediate 01:21 12.8km
Rabbit Lake trail run — Chugach State Park	Expert 01:46 13.3km

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Lake Hood and Lake Spenard loop — Anchorage, Alaska
00:42
6.87km
6:11/km
10m
10m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
47
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (full length) — Anchorage, Alaska
03:26
32.9km
6:15/km
200m
200m
Expert
45
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (Westchester Lagoon to Point Woronzof) — Anchorage, Alaska
01:21
12.8km
6:18/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
27
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Rabbit Lake trail run — Chugach State Park
01:46
13.3km
7:58/km
370m
370m
Expert
25
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.