Community Calendar

The 50th annual Annual Homer Spit Run, which consists of the 10k to the Bay, Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon, and the 1 Mile Youth (Kids and Family) Run, will be held on Saturday, June 27th. Registration is open online for both timed races at https://kachemakbayrunningclub.org, and these races benefit local youth running programs.

The USATF-certified 10K to the Bay is a point-to-point course that starts at Homer High School and continues to the end of The Spit. Runners start at 10:00 am. There is also an untimed walkers division for this race, and walkers can start anytime after 9:00 am. Registration for both is $35 in advance, and there’s an extra $5 fee for runners registering the morning of.

The Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that starts at Land’s End, goes up towards Beluga Lake, and returns to Land’s End. This race starts at 9:00 am, and day-of bib pick up is at Homer High School. Registration is $45 in advance, and there’s an extra $5 fee for registering the morning of. Advance bib pick up for this race and the 10K will be held at Grace Ridge Brewing on June 26 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

The 1 mile youth run, now in its second year, is free to kids and their family members. Runners will start and end at Land’s End right after the conclusion of the 10K race. No advance registration is required.

This year’s Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic will be held on July 11th with a brand new route: the Portlock Half Marathon!

This self-supported rugged trail race includes creek wading, a hand tram crossing high above Grewingk Creek, and over 2400 feet of elevation gain, with start and end only accessible by water. 🌊⛰️🥾

This race is for experienced runners and hikers only. Participants must carry all required gear, food, water, and safety equipment, and should be prepared for remote Alaska conditions.

Registration is NOW OPEN, including running or hiking categories. Limited to 30 participants. Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=433011

Follow us for all the updates. Please email kachemakbaymountainclassic@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering at this event or have any questions.

A Celebration of the Land that Inspires: An evening of conservation, color, and connection set among blooming peony fields.

Join Kachemak Heritage Land Trust for an unforgettable evening where conservation meets art in full bloom. Enjoy dinner by James Beard Award-recognized chef Mandy Dixon, meaningful connection and conversation, and a celebration of the lands we protect together.

Join us for Kachemak Heritage Land Trust's annual gala. Set in a working peony farm during Homer's famed peony festival, overlooking Kachemak Bay, we will enjoy a locally-inspired meal prepared by James Beard Award recognized chef, Mandy Dixon. We'll have live music, a live auction, and an emphasis on celebrating the land that inspires and supports us all in so many ways.