Events We Support
January 2019
Huffman Winter Sports Day (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, Feb. 9, 12-2 p.m. (Registration opens 11:30 a.m.)
Where: Huffman Elementary School, 12000 Lorraine St., Anchorage
How much: Minimum $5 per student, $20 per family.
Activities: Includes cross country skiing Husky Bergtski race at 12:30 p.m., plus ice skating, sledding, fat biking, dog mushing and more.
More Information: petronefamilykids@gmail.com
Event flier: Huffman flyer 2019 with logos
What for: Fundraiser for Huffman Elementary School PTA
February 2019
Ski 4 Kids (Anchorage)
When: Saturday February 23, 12-4 p.m.
Where: Kincaid Park, Anchorage
How much: No set fee; recommended donation is $20
Ski events: 3K timed and untimed events, plus a 1K storybook trail, 1:30 p.m. at Kincaid Stadium
Activities: Activity stations include speedskating, snowshoeing, orienteering treasure hunt, obstacle course, ski jumping, ski skiing, Challenge Alaska and fat tire biking.
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 2019
Superhero Showdown (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.
Where: Chuck Albrecht Softball Complex, 4781 Elmore Rd.
Events: Little Hero 1.3K (age 10 & under), 10 a.m.; Super Hero 5K, 10:20 a.m.
How much: $30-45 for 5K depending on date of entry; $20-30 for 1.3K
Registration and More Information: www.skinnyraven.com/races/superhero-showdown/; Mark Iverson, 274-7222; timing@skinnyraven.com
Bib pickup: Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Skinny Raven Downtown; Thursday April 4, 4-6:30 p.m., Skinny Raven Downtown; Saturday, April 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Albrecht parking lot.
Parking: Available in the Anchorage Municipal building parking lot, located just east of the Albrecht softball complex on the west side of Elmore Rd.
Post-race party: Costume contest, bouncy castle, face painting, t-shirt, medal
Scholarships for Financial Hardship: Families with financial hardship can email Matias Saari at matias@healthyfuturesak.org to request financial assistance for youth entry fees. Healthy Futures wants all youth to have the ability to participate and will cover entry fees for those who need assistance.
Healthy Heroes: Local role-model athletes, also called Healthy Heroes, will lead a warm-up for the kids, run with them and help pass out medals.
What for: Fundraiser for Healthy Futures. Donation possible when registering. Skinny Raven will match donations to $1,000.
MAY 2019
Salmon Run (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m.
Where: Inlet View Elementary School, 1219 N. St.
How much: $35 before May 1; price increases thereafter.
Distance: 10K, 5K, 2K
Course: Out and back on the Coastal Trail
More info and to register: www.anchoragesalmonrun.com
Contact: April Halpern, 250-9297 or info@anchoragesalmonrun.com
Additional activity: Salmon Run Carnival opens immediately after the race, $5
What for: Fundraiser for Inlet View PTA
Alaska Zoo Kids Fun Run (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, May 11, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Alaska Zoo, 4731 O’Malley Rd.
How much: $25
For whom: Kids ages 3-10
Distance: .25K to 1K, depending on age
Course: Zoo trails, gravel and pavement
To register: www.alaskazoo.org/new-events/
Contact: Jill Myer, 341-6435 or development@alaskazoo.org
Trailside Kids Triathlon (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, May 11, 11 a.m.
Where: Service High School, 5100 Abbott Rd.
How much: N/A
For whom: Kids in Kindergarten-6th grade
Distance: Varies by age
Course: Swim is at Service High School pool; bike course loops around the high school; run is on a wooded trail behind the track
To register and more info: https://runsignup.com
Contact: Carleen Ulbrich, 742-5500 or ulbrich_carleen@asdk12.org
O’Malley Fun Run (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.
Where: O’Malley Elementary School, 11100 Rockridge Dr.
How much: $20
Distance: 2K (11 a.m.) and 5K (11:30 a.m.)
Course: Wooded trail run and school grounds
To register: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/OMalleyFunRun2019
Contact: Melissa Sundberg, omalleypta@gmail.com
June 2019
Eagle River Kids Triathlon (Chugiak)
When: Sunday, June 2
Start time: 2:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-12
Where: Chugiak High School
How much: N/A
Distance: 50-100 yard swim, 2-mile bike, 0.8-mile run
More info, and to register: http://www.eaglerivertri.com/ ; registration opens Feb. 3, 2019
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)
When: Thursday June 20, 7 p.m.
Where: Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Dr.
How much: Free! (registration necessary for race bib and prizes)
Distance: 1 Mile, untimed
Course: Paved loop in vicinity of Alaska Airlines Center
In attendance: Healthy Heroes role models who will run with kids and pass out Healthy Futures medals
To register: https://secure.marathonguide.com/register/anchoragemarathon/KidsRun.cfm
More info: www.mayormarathon.com
In conjunction with: Mayor’s Marathon Expo and bib pickup
Contact: Michael Friess, mafriess@alaska.edu, 786-1325, or Matias Saari, matias@healthyfuturesak.org, 529-4178
August 2019
RunFest Kids 2K (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, August 17, 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://register.chronotrack.com/r/44595
How much: Free! (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: Sharron Fisherman, sharron@acrrun.org
Other activities: Family Health and Safety Day on the Park Strip with plenty of activities; Anchorage Mile starts at 11 a.m.
September 2019
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from September 10-October 29
Where: Various locations in Anchorage and vicinity
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: Kids $2, adults $7; On-site registration: $2 kids, $12 adults; Season pass: adults, $30, family $70
More information and to register: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/TuesdayNightRaces.aspx
Contact: Cathy Janigo, cathy.janigo@anchorageak.gov
Schedule:
Sept. 10 — Kincaid Park (Stadium)
Sept. 17 — Service High School
Sept. 24 — Chugiak High School
Oct. 1 — N. Russian Jack Springs Park
Oct. 8 — Kincaid Park (Biathlon Area)
Oct. 15 — Service High School
Oct. 22 — Kincaid Park (Stadium)
Oct. 29 — Kincaid Park (Chalet) Costume Run and Awards Ceremony
Anchorage School District North Anchorage Jamboree
When: Thursday, Sept. 19
Where: Bartlett High School
Schedule:
5 p.m. – Walkthrough
5:25 p.m. – National Anthem & Welcome
5:30 p.m. – Kindergarten girls and boys
5:45 p.m. – 1st and 2nd grade girls
6 p.m. – 1st and 2nd grade boys
6:15 p.m. – 3rd and 4th grade girls
6:35 p.m. – 3rd and 4th grade boys
6:55 p.m. – 5th and 6th grade girls
7:15 p.m. – 5th and 6th grade boys
Distances: 0.5 miles for grades K-2nd and 1 mile for grades 3-6
Late Registration (open to all regardless of residential location): Table open from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Healthy Hero role model athletes: UAA track and cross country student-athletes; 2018 Olympic skier Rosie Frankowski
For more information: Coordinator Ben Elbow, elbow_benjamin@asdk12.org or the school PE teacher
Anchorage School District South Anchorage Jamboree
When: Saturday, Sept. 21
Where: Service High School
Schedule:
9:30 a.m.. – Walkthrough
9:50 a.m. – National Anthem & Welcome
10 a.m. – Kindergarten and 1st grade boys
10:15 a.m. – Kindergarten and 1st grade girls
10:30 a.m. – 2nd through 4th grade boys
10:45 a.m. – 2nd through 4th grade girls
11 a.m. – 5th and 6th grade girls
11:15 a.m. – 5th and 6th grade boys
7:15 p.m. – 5th and 6th grade boys
Distances: 0.5 miles for grades K-1st and 1 mile for grades 2-6
Late Registration (open to all regardless of residential location): Table open from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Healthy Hero role model athletes: APU elite skiers including Olympians Sadie Bjornsen and Logan Hanneman, and David Norris, Forrest Mahlen, Hannah Halvorsen, Hailey Swirbul and Thomas O’Harra.
For more information: Coordinator David Hall, hall_david@asdk12.org or the school PE teacher
Anchorage School District Beach Lake Jamboree
When: Thursday, Sept. 26
Where: Chugiak High School
Schedule:
5:00 p.m. – National Anthem & Welcome
5:15 p.m. – Kindergarten girls and boys
5:45 p.m. – 1st and 2nd grade girls
6 p.m. – 1st and 2nd grade boys
6:15 p.m. – Trot Tot (for PreK siblings)
6:30 p.m. – 3rd and 4th grade girls
6:45 p.m. – 3rd and 4th grade boys
7:00 p.m. – 5th and 6th grade girls
7:15 p.m. – 5th and 6th grade boys
Distances: 1.2K for kindergarten; 1.5K for grades 1st-2nd; 1.8K for grades 3rd-4th; 2.1K for grades 5-6
Late Registration (open to all regardless of residential location): Table open from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information: Coordinator Caela Nielsen, nielsen_caela@asdk12.org or the school PE teacher
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #1
When: Thursday, Sept. 5
Where: Birch Hill Recreation Area
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
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #2
When: Thursday, Sept. 12
Where: Chena Lakes Recreation Area
Schedule: Kindergarten-2nd girls at 5:30 p.m. followed by K-2 boys, Grades 3-6 girls and Grades 3-6 boys
Distances: K-2nd Grade, 1.8K; 3rd-6th grades, 2.8K
Healthy Hero role model athletes: UAF cross country and ski teams
For more information: Max Kaufman, amkaufman@alaska.edu
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #3
When: Thursday, Sept. 19
Where: Salcha Elementary School
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: Tori Brannan, tori.brannan@k12northstar.org
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #4
When: Thursday, Sept. 26
Where: Chena Lakes Recreation Area
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: Jarrod Dekker, jarrod.dekker@k12northstar.org
Fast & Female Champ Chat
When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 12-3:30 p.m.
Where: Alaska Airlines Center, University of Alaska Anchorage
For Whom: Girls ages 8-14
How much: $25 (free entry scholarships available by emailing usa@fastandfemale.com)
Activities: Activity Circuit, Open Gym, Dance, Inspirational Chat, Autographs
Fast and Female Ambassadors: Elite female skiers from APU including gold medalist Kikkan Randall and other Olympians, plus elite female student-athletes from UAA
More information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/anchorage-2019-fast-and-female-champ-chat-tickets-69062464691
October 2019
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from September 10-October 29;
Where: Various locations in Anchorage and vicinity
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Distance: 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: Kids $2, adults $7; On-site registration: $2 kids, $12 adults; Season pass: adults, $30, family $70
More information and to register: https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/TuesdayNightRaces.aspx
Contact: Cathy Janigo, cathy.janigo@anchorageak.gov
Schedule:
Sept. 10 — Kincaid Park (Stadium)
Sept. 17 — Service High School
Sept. 24 — Chugiak High School
Oct. 1 — N. Russian Jack Springs Park
Oct. 8 — Kincaid Park (Biathlon Area)
Oct. 15 — Service High School
Oct. 22 — Kincaid Park (Stadium)
Oct. 29 — Kincaid Park (Chalet) Costume Run and Awards Ceremony
December 2019
Solstice Tree Tour — (Anchorage)
When: Sunday, December 15, 4-8 p.m.
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