Events We Support
January 2022
February 2022
March 2022
Ski 4 Kids (Anchorage)
When: Saturday February 26
Where: Kincaid Park, Anchorage (start at Kincaid Stadium)
How much: No set fee; donations accepted
Ski event: Storybook course for younger ski and part of Mize course for older kids.
Other activities: Obstacle course, laser biathlon, sit skiing, fat biking and more!
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 2022
Heart Run (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, April 16
Registration and More Information: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/Marathon/WSA-WesternStatesAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=5102
MAY 2022
Salmon Run (Anchorage)
When: May 7
More info: www.anchoragesalmonrun.com
What for: Fundraiser for Inlet View PTA
Cabin Fever Reliever (Anchorage)
When: May 1
Registration and More Information: www.skinnyraven.com/races/superhero-showdown/; Mark Iverson, 274-7222; timing@skinnyraven.com
June 2022
Mayor’s Marathon/Healthy Futures Kids Mile (Anchorage)
When: Thursday June 16, 7 p.m.
Where: Alaska Airlines Center, 3550 Providence Drive, University of Alaska Anchorage.
How much: Free! (Registration required in advance or on event night)
Distance: 1 Mile, untimed
Course: Two laps of 1/2 mile each around the Alaska Airlines Center parking lot.
In attendance: Healthy Heroes role models will lead a warm-up, then run with kids and pass out Healthy Futures medals. This year’s lineup includes Olympians Luke Jager (Anchorage) and Novie McCabe (Washington) along with APU skier Thomas O’Harra and UAA cross country and track & field athletes.
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
July 2022
August 2022
RunFest Kids 2K (Anchorage)
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.php
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 2022
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from September 13 to October 25
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 $9; Onsite registration: Youth, $2, Adults $12
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 13 — Kincaid Park
September 20 — Goose Lake
September 27 — Service High School
October 4 — Kincaid Park
October 11 — Russian Jack Springs Park (North)
October 18 — Hilltop Ski Area
October 25 — Kincaid Park Costume Run followed by awards party at the Kincaid Chalet
Anchorage School District Cross Country Jamborees — Back in 2022!
Tuesday, September 20 —
South Area Jamboree at Service High School (Lower soccer field and trails)
Thursday, September 22 —
Beach Lake Jamboree at Chugiak HS (Soccer field and trails)
Wednesday, September 28 — North Area Jamboree at Bartlett High School (Practice field and trails)
Contacts:
South Anchorage: David Hall, hall_david@asdk12.org
Beach Lake: Caela Nielsen, nielsen_caela@asdk12.org
North Anchorage: Ben Elbow, elbow_benjamin@asdk12.org
North and South Anchorage Schedules:
4:30-6:45 p.m. Registration Table Open
5 p.m. Course Walkthrough
5:25 p.m. National Anthem
5:30 p.m. Kindergarten Boys and Girls
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
Beach Lake Schedule:
4:30-6:30 p.m. Registration Table Open
5 p.m. National Anthem & Welcome
5:15 p.m. Pre-K Tot Trot
5:30 p.m. Kindergarten Boys and Girls
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
6:45 p.m. 5th and 6th Grade Girls
7 p.m. 5th and 6th Grade Boys
Distances: 1/8 mile, Pre-K Tot Trot; 0.75 miles Kindergarten; 1 mile Grades 1-2; 1.25 miles Grades 3-4; 1.5 miles Grades 5-6
Fairbanks Area Elementary Cross Country Running Meets
When: 4 consecutive Tuesdays in September
Where: Sept. 1 at Chena Lakes; Sept. 8 at Birch Hill Recreation Area; Sept. 15 at Salcha Elementary School; Sept. 22 at Chena Lakes
Schedule: Kindergarten-2nd, 5:30 p.m.; Grades 3-5 girls, 6 p.m.; Grades 3-6 boys, 6:30 p.m.
Distances: 1.8K to 3K depending on age
Healthy Hero role model athletes: UAF cross country and ski teams
For more information: Norm Davis, norm.davis@k12northstar.org
United Nations 5K/2K Run
When: September 24
Where: Westchester Lagoon
Start Time: 10 a.m.
Course: On Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
Why: Fundraiser for the Anchorage School District Language Immersion Programs
Event flier: United Nation Run 2022 Flyer (1)
To register: Visit www.anchorageunrun.org
For more information: Lev Yampolsky, levyampolsky@yahoo.com
Moose Loop Virtual Race
When: September 23-30, 2022
Where: Anywhere along the 32-mile trail system in Anchorage, or anyplace
Virtual Events: 5K, 10K, Mini Moose (12.75K), or Mighty Moose (51.5K) — Discounted rates for youths 12 & under
Why: Supporting our park and trail system supports the wellbeing of our community
Registration and more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/
October 2022
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from September 6 to October 25
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 $9. On site: Youth $2, Adults $11.
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 13 — Kincaid Park
September 20 — Goose Lake
September 27 — Service High School
October 4 — Kincaid Park
October 11 — Russian Jack Springs Park (North)
October 18 — Hilltop Ski Area
October 25 — Kincaid Park Costume Run followed by awards party at the Kincaid Chalet
November 2022
December 2022
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