Events We Support
January 2021
March 2021
Ski 4 Kids (Anchorage)
When: Sunday February 28 through Saturday March 6
Where: Kincaid Park, Anchorage (start at Kincaid Stadium)
How much: No set fee; donations accepted
Ski event: Ski-it-yourself storybook course on the first half of the Mize Loop; all finishers receive a buff and cookie coupon at the Kincaid Chalet
Registration and More Information: http://www.anchoragenordicski.com/events/ski-4-kids/; Nordic Ski Association Anchorage, 276-7609; director@anchoragenordicski.com
What for: Proceeds benefit Anchorage Parks and Recreation’s ski Outreach Program and a NSAA grant program that provides ski equipment to schools and youth organizations.
April 2021
Heart Run (Anchorage) — VIRTUAL EVENT in 2021 due to COVID-19!
When: Saturday, April 24
Registration and More Information: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/Marathon/WSA-WesternStatesAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=5102
MAY 2021
Salmon Run (Anchorage) —
When: May 1-9 Virtual
Where: Run or walk anywhere!
Distance: 10K, 5K, 2K
Cost: $25-35 (cost includes t-shirt)
Race bag and t-shirt pickup: April 30, 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Anchorage Lutheran Church
Partners: Healthy Futures’ 100 Miles in May program and APU Elite Nordic Ski Team. Meet Olympians from 1-3 p.m. May 1 and Inlet View Elementary School and kick off the 100 Miles in May by running with them!
Registration: Available through April 25 HERE
More info: www.anchoragesalmonrun.com
What for: Fundraiser for Inlet View PTA
Cabin Fever Reliever (Anchorage) – VIRTUAL EVENT in 2021
When: May 1
Registration and More Information: www.skinnyraven.com/races/superhero-showdown/; Mark Iverson, 274-7222; timing@skinnyraven.com
June 2021
Eagle River Kids Triathlon (Chugiak) – Held in Virtual Format
When: Sunday, June 6
Start time: 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
Where: Chugiak High School
How much: $25-30
Distance: 50-100 yard swim, 2-mile bike, 0.8-mile run; event is untimed
More info, and to register: https://www.eaglerivertri.com/kid-s-tri;
Contact: Kristin Folmar, info@eaglerivertri.com, 301-8871
Other events: Eagle River Triathlon, ages 12 & up, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mayor’s Marathon/Healthy Futures Kids Mile (Anchorage) – WE’RE BACK IN PERSON IN 2021!
When: Thursday June 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Kincaid Park Stadium, 9401 Raspberry Rd.
How much: Free! (Registration required in advance or on event night)
Distance: 1 Mile, untimed
Course: New trail course in vicinity of Kincaid Stadium and Kincaid Chalet
In attendance: Healthy Heroes role models who will run with kids and pass out Healthy Futures medals.
To register: https://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=97495
More info: https://runsignup.com/Race/MayorsMarathon/Page-23
In conjunction with: Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon bib pickup
Contact: Matias Saari, matias@healthyfuturesak.org, 907-529-4178
August 2021
RunFest Kids 2K (Anchorage) – Back in person in 2021!
When: Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m.
Where: Delaney Park Strip, W. 9th Ave.
Course: 2K (1.2 miles) route on pavement and grass around the Park Strip
For whom: Youth 12 & Under
More info: http://www.anchoragerunfest.org/pages/races/kids-two-kilometer.html
To register: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/AnchorageRunFest
How much: Free but registration required! (Donations accepted)
Primary sponsor: The Children’s Hospital at Providence; Healthy Futures will also attend
Warm-up: At 9:30 a.m. with local Healthy Heroes
Contact: John McCleary, john@furrondy.net
Activities: Family Health and Safety Day on the Park Strip with plenty of activities; Anchorage Mile starts at 11 a.m.
September 2021
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage) – Back in person for 2021!
When: Tuesdays from September 14 to October 26
Where: Various locations in Anchorage
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Distances: Munchkin League (kids and kids at heart), 1-3 kilometers; Farm League (recreational runners), 3-10K; Lightning League (competitive runners), 4-12K
How much: Online registration: Youth (17 & under) $2, Adults $7
Virtual option: Courses will stay marked from Tuesday through mid-day each Thursday for those who prefer to participate virtually.
To register: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/municipalityanchorage/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&viewMode=list
More information: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/TuesdayNightRaces.aspx
Contact: Cathy Janigo, cathy.janigo@anchorageak.gov
Schedule:
September 14 — Service High School
September 21 — East Anchorage High School
September 28 — Kincaid Stadium
October 5 — Russian Jack Springs Park (North Unit)
October 12 — Bartlett High School
October 19 — Service High School
October 26 — Kincaid Park Costume Run (no indoor awards banquet but Healthy Futures medals given to Munchkin League)
Anchorage School District Cross Country Jamborees — 
Tuesday, September 21 —
North Area Jamboree at Bartlett High School – POSTPONED to Spring 2022 due to COVID-19
Wednesday, September 22 —
Beach Lake Jamboree at Chugiak HS – POSTPONED to Spring 2022 due to COVID-19
Saturday, September 25 — South Area Jamboree at Service High School – POSTPONED to Spring 2022 due to COVID-19
Schedules: To Be determined
Distances: 0.5 miles for grades K-2nd and 1 mile for grades 3-6
Fairbanks Area Elementary Cross Country Jamborees #1-4 – Returning in person in 2021!
When: September 2, September 9, September 16, September 23
Where: Chena Lakes Recreation Area Sept. 2 and Sept. 23, Birch Hill Rec Area Sept. 9, Salcha Elem. School Sept. 16
Schedule: Kindergarten-2nd, 5:30 p.m.; Grades 3-6 girls, 6 p.m.; Grades 3-6 boys, 6:30 p.m.
Distances: K-2nd Grade, 2K; 3rd-6th grades, 3K
Healthy Hero role model athletes: UAF cross country and ski teams
For more information: Norm Davis, norm.davis@k12northstar.org
October 2021
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)- Back in person for 2021!
When: Tuesdays from September 14 to October 26
Where: Various locations in Anchorage
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Distances: Munchkin League (kids and kids at heart), 1-3 kilometers; Farm League (recreational runners), 3-10K; Lightning League (competitive runners), 4-12K
Virtual option: Courses will stay marked from Tuesday through mid-day each Thursday for those who prefer to participate virtually.
How much: Online registration: Youth (17 & under) $2, Adults $7
To register: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/municipalityanchorage/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&viewMode=list
More information: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/TuesdayNightRaces.aspx
Contact: Cathy Janigo, cathy.janigo@anchorageak.gov
Schedule:
September 14 — Service High School
September 21 — East Anchorage High School
September 28 — Kincaid Park
October 5 — Russian Jack Springs Park (North Unit)
October 12 — Bartlett High School
October 19 — Service High School
October 26 — Kincaid Park Costume Run (no indoor awards banquet but Healthy Futures medals given to Munchkin League)
December 2021
Solstice Tree Tour — (Anchorage)
When: Mid-December, Date TBD
Where: Kincaid Park, Mize Loop
What: Tour beautifully decorated trees on foot or on skis (demos available), enjoy s’mores and other treats at burn barrel warming stations and be part of Anchorage’s newest and increasingly popular winter tradition! Healthy Futures will be among the tree sponsors.
How much: Free!
Free Shuttles: With the growing popularity of the Solstice Tree Tour, free shuttle service will be provided by the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage beginning at 4 p.m. at Kincaid Elementary School (4900 Raspberry Rd.) and at 6420 Kulis Dr.
Parking: On-site parking is $5 per car until filled (spots not used by VIPS and volunteers).
Contact: Sara Miller, aksaramiller@gmail.com
What for: To support the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage