The Soggy Sneaker 5K Run

04/11/2026 12:00 PM AKT

Admission

$30.00 - 12 and over
Free - 11 and under

Location

Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

Summary

Support the arts by participating in the Soggy Sneaker 5K Run. Part of the Banff Film Festival festivities on Saturday, April 11, the Soggy Sneaker is a fundraiser for the Denali Arts Council. The run will start at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar at 12 pm, wind through some soggy spring snow along the Chase Trail, and finish at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and the Film Festival Marketplace. Stick around after the race to enjoy vendors, a mini beer fest, music, and snow tubing.

Description

Soggy Sneaker 5K Run

Support the arts by participating in the Soggy Sneaker 5K Run, part of the Banff Film Festival festivities on Saturday, April 11! This fun run is a fundraiser for the Denali Arts Council.

The race starts at 12:00 PM at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, winds through soggy spring snow along the Chase Trail, and finishes at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and the Film Festival Marketplace.

After the Finish Line

Celebrate your accomplishment with:

A fresh pair of cozy DRY socks
A mug with a drink token
Time to warm up in the saunas

Stick around after the race to enjoy:

Local vendors
A mini beer fest
Live music
Snow tubing

Race Day Details

Registration / Bib Pickup: 11:30 AM at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Race Start: 12:00 PM
Location: Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

Pre-register online or sign up on race day.

Awards (Silly Prizes!)

This is a fun run, so expect some playful awards, for example:

Best Snow Rash
Wettest Feet
Best Dressed Runner

Transportation

The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge will provide a shuttle back to the start area so you can easily return to your vehicle.