Welcome to Nanook Recreations Virtual 5k challenge.

This virtual 5k is meant to help you get out and exercise during this winter. The idea behind this event is that each person who participates runs, jogs, walks, or skis their own 5k. After completing the 5k, participants can log their times through this site. You do not need to be in Fairbanks to participate!

How does it work?

You have 10 weeks to complete a 5km (3.1 miles) walk, jog, run or ski then you will self report your finishing time on our Report Results page. (see the navigation bar above)

1. Click on the link below to fill out registration form and the participant waiver. Registration

2. Run a 5km (3.1 miles) walk, jog, run or ski, Between October 1st and January1st 2022.

3. Report your results on the Report Results page before January 2nd 2022.

Make sure you supply a screen shot of your fitness tracker results

4. Get a Nanook Recreation Tshirt and check out the race results on our Results page or your fellow competitors finish line photos .

New to running?

We have you covered click on the Training Resources page above and you will find a get started guide. There are training plan examples and safety tips to make this a fun and healthy experience.