Events We Support
January 2020
Huffman Winter Sports Day (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 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
What for: Fundraiser for Huffman Elementary School PTA
February 2020
Ski 4 Kids (Anchorage)
When: Saturday February 29, 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 2020
Superhero Showdown (Anchorage) – VIRTUAL EVENT in 2020 due to COVID-19!
When: April 1-30
How much: Virtual Run is free; Little Hero 1.3K (age 10 & Under) is $30 to get shirt and swag; Super Hero 5K is $40 to get shirt and swag
Registration and More Information: www.skinnyraven.com/races/superhero-showdown/; Mark Iverson, 274-7222; timing@skinnyraven.com
Heart Run (Anchorage) — VIRTUAL EVENT in 2020 due to COVID-19!
When: Saturday, April 18
Registration and More Information: https://www2.heart.org/site/TR/Marathon/WSA-WesternStatesAffiliate?pg=entry&fr_id=5102
MAY 2020
Salmon Run (Anchorage) — CANCELED due to COVID-19
When: Saturday, May 2, 10 a.m.
Where: Inlet View Elementary School, 1219 N. St.
Distance: 10K, 5K, 2K
More info: www.anchoragesalmonrun.com
What for: Fundraiser for Inlet View PTA
Bike Rodeo (Anchorage) — CANCELED due to COVID-19
When: Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
Where: Anchorage Football Stadium (E. 16th Ave.) and Chester Creek Trail
What: Learn bike safety techniques, how to inspect gear and try out an obstacle course and singletrack trail. Bring your bike and any safety gear. Prizes including a chance to win a new bike.
How much: Free! (Preregistration requested)
To register: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/municipalityanchorage/activity/search/detail/5991?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Contact: Anchorage Parks & Recreation, 343-6397
Alaska Zoo Kids Fun Run (Anchorage) — CANCELED or POSTPONED due to COVID-19: To be determined
When: Saturday, May 9, 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) — CANCELED due to COVID-19
When: Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m.
Where: Service High School, 5100 Abbott Rd.
For whom: Kids in Kindergarten-6th grade
Course: Swim is at Service High School pool; bike course loops around the high school; run is on a wooded trail behind the track
Contact: Carleen Ulbrich, 742-5500 or ulbrich_carleen@asdk12.org
O’Malley Fun Run (Anchorage) — CANCELED due to COVID-19
When: Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m.
Where: O’Malley Elementary School, 11100 Rockridge Dr.
Distance: 2K (11 a.m.) and 5K (11:30 a.m.)
Course: Wooded trail run and school grounds
Contact: Melissa Sundberg, melamiller@hotmail.com
Bear Valley 5K (Anchorage) – CANCELED due to COVID-19
When: Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m.Where: Bear Valley Elementary School and Storck Park
How much: $9 adult, $6 student
Distance: 5K
Course: Hilly roads and trail in Bear Valley; new course for 2020!
Contact: Rick Farrell, rickfarrell907@gmail.com
June 2020
Eagle River Kids Triathlon (Chugiak)
When: Sunday, June 2
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)
When: Thursday June 18, 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: 2-lap paved loop in vicinity of Alaska Airlines Center
In attendance: Healthy Heroes role models who will run with kids and pass out Healthy Futures pins
To register: https://secure.marathonguide.com/register/anchoragemarathon/KidsRun.cfm
More info: http://www.mayorsmarathon.com/Events/YouthCup/index.cfm
In conjunction with: Mayor’s Marathon Expo and bib pickup
Contact: Ian Marks, irmarks@alaska.edu, or Matias Saari, matias@healthyfuturesak.org, 529-4178
August 2020
RunFest Kids 2K (Anchorage)
When: Saturday, August 15, 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! (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 2020
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from early September to late October (exact dates TBD)
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 (TBD):
TNR 1 — TBD
TNR 2 — TBD
TNR 3 — TBD
TNR 4 — TBD
TNR 5 — TBD
TNR 6 — TBD
TNR 7 — TBD
TNR 8 — Kincaid Park (Chalet) Costume Run and Awards Ceremony
Anchorage School District North Anchorage Jamboree
When: September (To Be Determined)
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
For more information: Coordinator Ben Elbow, elbow_benjamin@asdk12.org or the school PE teacher
Anchorage School District South Anchorage Jamboree
When: September (To Be Determined)
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
For more information: Coordinator David Hall, hall_david@asdk12.org or the school PE teacher
Anchorage School District Beach Lake Jamboree
When: September (To Be Determined)
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: September (To Be Determined)
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: September (To Be Determined)
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: Norm Davis, norm.davis@k12northstar.org
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #3
When: September (To Be Determined)
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: Norm Davis, norm.davis@k12northstar.org
Fairbanks Area Jamboree #4
When: September (To Be Determined)
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: Norm Davis, norm.davis@k12northstar.org
October 2020
Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)
When: Tuesdays from early September to late October
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:
TNR 1 — TBD
TNR 2 — TBD
TNR 3 — TBD
TNR 4 — TBD
TNR 5 — TBD
TNR 6 — TBD
TNR 7 — TBD
TNR 8 — Kincaid Park (Chalet) Costume Run and Awards Ceremony
December 2020
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