A fun run and/or hike up and down… and up and down… and up and down Hilltop Ski Area to raise funds for The Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area. The Hilltop 5K is sure to be one of the most fun run/hike races you ever done. The course has 1288 feet of elevation change over 5K (3.1 miles) and safe for runner/hikers of all skill levels and kids 5+. The ups and downs and short trails through the woods make this race/hike incredibly unique. The views from the top are amazing. To make things even better, it’s all for a great cause. The Christopher Walden House of Hope and Hilltop Ski Area.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the Christopher Walden House of Hope visit: https://www.christopherwaldenhouseofhope.org/

Event Date

In Person Event:

Date:  August 8, 2026

Location: Hilltop Ski Area

Packet Pickup: 

Skinny Raven

800 H Street, Anchorage Alaska 

August 6, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm

Virtual Event: 

Dates: August 8-16, 2026

Location: ANYWHERE YOU WANT!

Virtual Participants
All virtual participants will have their event packets mailed to them. You do not have to show to the In Person bib pickup to receive your packet.

Virtual Event Details

What is a Virtual Event? 
A virtual event is a walking/running event that you can complete anytime/anyplace! The best part of a virtual event is convenience you decide what works best for you.

How long do I have to upload my Results? 
You will have from August 8th -16th h, 2026 to upload your results. 

How do I upload my Results?
You can upload your results Manually:

- Navigate to the Results Page, HERE!
- Select, SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
- Search for your registration by First & Last Name OR Email & Birth Date
- Select, SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS
- Enter your time manually or by uploading a .TIF or .GPX file.

Do I need to submit results? 
You do not have to submit a time. You can indicate that you completed the run without providing a time. 

Virtual Run Safety Policy

Participants must abide by all pedestrian safety ordinances including running on a sidewalk where available and not in the road. If there is no sidewalk or multi-use trail is available participants must run against oncoming traffic and not with traffic.