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Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series 2027
- Date
- 3 race dates, July 13 to 27, 2027
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (Anchorage)
- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $22 on Apr 8, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Jul 13, 2027 | ||||
| DASH ONLY Race #1 | Other | Jul 13, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Puffins Race #1 (Long Course) | AquathlonSwim 300 yd · Run 1.5 miOpen water swim | Jul 13, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Sea Otters Race #1 (Short Course) | AquathlonSwim 50 yd · Run 0.7 miOpen water swim | Jul 13, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Tuesday, Jul 20, 2027 | ||||
| DASH ONLY Race #2 | Other | Jul 20, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Puffins Race #2 (Long Course) | AquathlonSwim 300 yd · Run 1.5 miOpen water swim | Jul 20, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Sea Otters Race #2 (Short Course) | AquathlonSwim 50 yd · Run 0.7 miOpen water swim | Jul 20, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Tuesday, Jul 27, 2027 | ||||
| DASH ONLY Race #3 | Other | Jul 27, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Puffins Race #3 (Long Course) | AquathlonSwim 300 yd · Run 1.5 miOpen water swim | Jul 27, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
| Sea Otters Race #3 (Short Course) | AquathlonSwim 50 yd · Run 0.7 miOpen water swim | Jul 27, 20276:00 PM | $20$22 after Apr 8, 2027 | 100 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- DASH ONLY Race #1 and Puffins Race #1 (Long Course) and Sea Otters Race #1 (Short Course): $20 until Apr 8, then $22 until Jul 7, then $25 until Jul 14.
- DASH ONLY Race #2 and Puffins Race #2 (Long Course) and Sea Otters Race #2 (Short Course): $20 until Apr 8, then $22 until Jul 7, then $25 until Jul 21.
- DASH ONLY Race #3 and Puffins Race #3 (Long Course) and Sea Otters Race #3 (Short Course): $20 until Apr 8, then $22 until Jul 7, then $25 until Jul 28.
Online registration closes Jul 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 4:45 AM, and the Puffins Race #1 (Long Course) starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 1,330 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Service High School Pool, 5577 Abbott Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsSea Otters Race #3 (Short Course)
79
finishers
7:42
median
5:14
winning time
62% / 38%
women / men
Sea Otters Race #1 (Short Course)
66
finishers
7:59
median
5:06
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men
Sea Otters Race #2 (Short Course)
62
finishers
7:53
median
5:17
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series?
At the 2025 Sea Otters Race #3 (Short Course), the fastest tenth finished in 5:59 or better, the top quarter in 6:40, and half the field in 7:42; the last tenth came in after 12:02.
At the 2025 Sea Otters Race #1 (Short Course), the fastest tenth finished in 6:20 or better, the top quarter in 7:03, and half the field in 7:59; the last tenth came in after 11:06.
At the 2025 Sea Otters Race #2 (Short Course), the fastest tenth finished in 6:17 or better, the top quarter in 6:53, and half the field in 7:53; the last tenth came in after 10:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 6:00 | 5:47 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Swim and run splits at Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series
At the 2025 Sea Otters Race #3 (Short Course), the run decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 0:45 to the top quarter there, 57% of the gap across the legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 1:31 | 1:45 | 2:04 | 2:44+ |
| T1 | 0:34 | 0:46 | 1:02 | 1:44+ |
| Run | 3:35 | 3:53 | 4:16 | 4:55+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
At the 2025 Sea Otters Race #1 (Short Course), the swim decided the most: the middle of the field lost about 0:35 to the top quarter there, 51% of the gap across the legs.
| Leg | Top 10% | Top 25% | Median | Slowest 25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 1:34 | 1:45 | 2:09 | 2:42+ |
| T1 | 0:49 | 1:00 | 1:21 | 1:56+ |
| Run | 3:34 | 3:58 | 4:19 | 5:02+ |
Each column ranks finishers on that leg alone, from the race's published results. T1 and T2 are transitions.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 13 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 49% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series cover on their registration page, in brief.
Shirt and medal
Do It for the Swag!
All racers that register by April 1st are guaranteed a race series t-shirt, after that it will be first come first served for kids that sign-up for all 3 Alaska Splash n' Dash races. We will sell all remaining t-shirts at Race #2 & 3.
Rules and FAQ
FAQ
Things to Know. Age Groups – An athlete’s age is determined based on their age as of 12/31/2024, this is a USAT RULE! Audio Devices – No audio devices will be allowed on the course. If an athlete is found to be wearing an audio device of…
Race details
- Where
- Service High School Pool, 5577 Abbott Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,330 feet
- Included with entry
- Series T-Shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Aquathlon, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 14, 2027), 2026 (Jul 8, 2026), 2025 (Jul 2, 2025), 2024 (Jul 3, 2024), 2023 (Jun 28, 2023), 2022 (Jun 29, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Alaska Kid's Splash n' Dash Race Series?
- It runs on 3 dates from July 13 to 27, 2027. The next is Tuesday, July 13, 2027, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $22 on Apr 8, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Aquathlon, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 79 athletes finished the Sea Otters Race #3 (Short Course); the median finish was 7:42 and the winner finished in 5:14.
- Where does it start?
- Service High School Pool, 5577 Abbott Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507.
From the organizers
3 Tuesday Nights in the Summer
WHO: Ages 19 and under
WHAT: SwimRun & Dash only kid's races! Racers get to choose which race they're like to compete in:
Sea Otters - Swim 50 meters THEN Run .5 miles
Puffins - Swim 300 meters THEN Run 1mile
Dash Only - Run .5miles
*This is a 3 race series event with points so we highly recommend staying in the same race distance for all 3 events. Points do not transfer between distances.
WHEN: July 7th, July 14th, and July 21st, 2026, 6-7:30pm.
WHERE: Service High School Pool & run is around Service High school main building.