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42 • June 2009 • COAST • www.coast-magazine.com 14 CONOCOPHILLIPS PRESENTS THE 2009 MAYOR’S MARATHON gives a lion’s share of time and talent to the success of the Mayor’s Marathon.Anyone who has ever completed a race of any sort knows the value of staying hydrated, and the Air Force comes through in fine form. “Water Buffaloes,”huge trailer- supported tanks, are stationed along the course for volunteers to utilize in their mission to keep runners cooled down and able to continue. Base personnel also provide enormous tents for use as post-race changing rooms, much to the relief of runners who often need to add or remove layers after finishing.Tom Lawson, Elmendorf Fitness Center manager, says participa- tion in the Marathon, be it through running the course or volunteering behind the scenes, is valuable to the Base’s contribu- tion to the community.“Our mili- tary guys get involved, from the Services Squadron to the Civil Engineer Squadron, and it really benefits everyone.” Air Force Tech Sergeant Drew Timms, stationed at Elmendorf, agrees that Anchorage is some- thing special when it comes to community events.“I ran the half- marathon last year, and plan to do it again this year,”he says.“I think Anchorage is by far the most pro-military city I’ve ever lived in.” With value-added support and participation from all facets of the Anchorage community, the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon has incrementally stepped from suc- cessful to super-charged, and cooperation, teamwork, and sheer willpower gets it done. Race day shuttle information VISITING MARATHONER SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Shuttle service for all visiting Marathon participants is available from hotels to the start area and from the finish back to hotels. Participants should look for the name of their hotel in the shuttle schedule. If a hotel is not listed, ask a hotel representative to identify the nearest hotel shuttle stop. Shuttle stops are located in hotel parking lots or at street side People Mover bus stops. Check with the hotel representative for the exact location. Departure times are approximate. Visiting runners who are staying in the downtown area may also catch the down- town shuttle to the start (see Local Marathoner Shuttle Schedule). After the race, participants can ride a shuttle from the finish to their hotel. Post-race shuttles will leave every 30 minutes; the last shuttle will leave at 5:30 p.m. The coaches and spectator shuttle from the Marathon start directly to the Marathon finish will leave at 8:20 a.m. LOCAL MARATHONER SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Local Marathon participants may park their cars at West/Romig parking lot or at the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage and ride the downtown shuttle to the start. Participants may also park their vehicle at the start. After the race, participants can ride the shuttle from the finish area to the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage and the Bartlett start area. Shuttles will leave every 20-30 minutes; the last shuttle will leave at 5:30 p.m. VISITING HALF MARATHONER AND FIVE-MILER SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Shuttle service is available for visiting Half Marathon and Five Mile partici- pants from the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage to the start area at West High School. Ask a hotel representative how to get to the parking garage. After the race, participants can ride a shuttle from the finish area back to their hotel. Check the Hotel to Marathon Start schedule to see which shuttle services each hotel. Post race shuttles will leave every 20-30 minutes; the last shuttle will leave at 5:30 p.m. LOCAL HALF MARATHONER AND FIVE-MILER INFORMATION Parking is available at West High School and Romig Junior High School. Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. MILITARY continued from page 12
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gives a lion’s share of time andtalent to the success of theMayor’s Marathon.Anyone whohas ever completed a race of anysort knows the value of stayinghydrated, and the Air Forcecomes through in fine form.“Water Buffaloes,” huge trailer-supported tanks, are stationedalong the course for volunteersto utilize in their mission to keeprunners cooled down and able tocontinue. Base personnel alsoprovide enormous tents for useas post-race changing rooms,much to the relief of runnerswho often need to add orremove layers after finishing.TomLawson, Elmendorf FitnessCenter manager, says participa-tion in the Marathon, be itthrough running the course orvolunteering behind the scenes,
is valuable to the Base’s contribu-tion to the community.“Our mili-tary guys get involved, from theServices Squadron to the CivilEngineer Squadron, and it reallybenefits everyone.”Air Force Tech Sergeant Drew
Timms, stationed at Elmendorf,agrees that Anchorage is some-thing special when it comes tocommunity events.“I ran the half-marathon last year, and plan todo it again this year,” he says.“Ithink Anchorage is by far themost pro-military city I’ve everlived in.”With value-added support and
participation from all facets ofthe Anchorage community, theAnchorage Mayor’s Marathon hasincrementally stepped from suc-cessful to super-charged, andcooperation, teamwork, andsheer willpower gets it done.
Race day shuttle information
VISITING MARATHONER SHUTTLE SCHEDULEShuttle service for all visiting Marathon participants is available from hotels to
the start area and from the finish back to hotels. Participants should look for thename of their hotel in the shuttle schedule. If a hotel is not listed, ask a hotelrepresentative to identify the nearest hotel shuttle stop. Shuttle stops are locatedin hotel parking lots or at street side People Mover bus stops. Check with thehotel representative for the exact location. Departure times are approximate.Visiting runners who are staying in the downtown area may also catch the down-town shuttle to the start (see Local Marathoner Shuttle Schedule). After the race,participants can ride a shuttle from the finish to their hotel. Post-race shuttleswill leave every 30 minutes; the last shuttle will leave at 5:30 p.m.
The coaches and spectator shuttle from the Marathon start directly to theMarathon finish will leave at 8:20 a.m.
LOCAL MARATHONER SHUTTLE SCHEDULELocal Marathon participants may park their cars at West/Romig parking lot or
at the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage and ride the downtown shuttle to the start.Participants may also park their vehicle at the start. After the race, participantscan ride the shuttle from the finish area to the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage andthe Bartlett start area. Shuttles will leave every 20-30 minutes; the last shuttlewill leave at 5:30 p.m.
VISITING HALF MARATHONER AND FIVE-MILER SHUTTLE SCHEDULEShuttle service is available for visiting Half Marathon and Five Mile partici-
pants from the Sixth Avenue Parking Garage to the start area at West HighSchool. Ask a hotel representative how to get to the parking garage. After therace, participants can ride a shuttle from the finish area back to their hotel.Check the Hotel to Marathon Start schedule to see which shuttle services eachhotel. Post race shuttles will leave every 20-30 minutes; the last shuttle will leaveat 5:30 p.m.
LOCAL HALF MARATHONER AND FIVE-MILER INFORMATIONParking is available at West High School and Romig Junior High School.
Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged.
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JUNE EVENTS
PEAK PERFORMERS TRACK CLUB (ANCHORAGE)WHEN: Tuesdays, June-August, 6 p.m.WHAT: Training and conditioning program led by coachesWHERE:West High TrackCOST: $50 membership fee, $85 family (2), $110 for 3 or moreindividualsCONTACT: Chester Franz 274-5050, Kim Baldwin 274-1061
EXCEEDWOMEN’S RUNNING TEAM (ANCHORAGE)WHEN: Tuesdays through September, 6 p.m.WHAT: Coached track and trail runs for womenWHERE:Wendler Middle School and various Anchorage trailsCOST: $100 for seasonCONTACT: Pam Barbeau 346-3427, [email protected], Bonnie Lind522-8889, www.runexceed.org
VALLEYWOMEN’S RUNNING TEAM (PALMER)WHEN: Tuesdays/Thursdays June through September, 5:45 p.m.WHAT: Track and trail runsWHERE: Palmer High track Tuesdays, trail run ThursdaysCOST: FreeCONTACT: Rhonda Knopp 373-3975, [email protected], NormRousey [email protected], www.vwrt.org
RUN ORWALKWITH FRIENDSWHEN:Wednesdays throughout year, 6 p.m.WHAT: Run or walk for one hour on Coastal TrailWHERE:Westchester Lagoon, Coastal TrailCOST: FreeCONTACT:Anchorage Running Club, www.anchoragerunningclub.org
DAVE AND DIANE’S ORIENTEERING (ANCHORAGE)WHEN:Wednesday, June 3, 5-7 p.m.WHAT: Traditional long course orienteering for all skill levelsWHERE: Bicentennial Park, Mile 2.2COST: $5 member, $6 non, $1 under 18CONTACT: Dave Evans 343-0217, www.oalaska.org
ALL COMERS TRACK AND FIELDWHEN: Thursday, June 4, 6 p.m.WHAT: Track and field eventsWHERE:Wendler middle SchoolCOST: $20 adult, $15 child series
CONTACT: Jerry perkins 317-9068, [email protected], Ben Larson 317-1613, www.usatf.org/assoc/ak
SKINNY RAVEN TWILIGHT 12KWHEN: Friday, June 5, 7 p.m.WHAT: 12k road, trail raceWHERE: Skinny Raven Sports, 800 H Street, AnchorageCOST: $20 until 6/3, $25 until 6/5CONTACT: Jerome Ross 274-7222, [email protected],www.skinnyraven.com
RUN FOR THEWAVESWHEN: Saturday, June 6, 1:30 p.m.WHAT: 5kWHERE: Delaney Park Strip and Coastal TrailCOST: $25/$35 race dayCONTACT: Butch Allen 274-3626, [email protected],www.alaskaoceansfestival.org
ALASKA RUN FORWOMEN REGISTRATION (ANCHORAGE)WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.WHAT: Register for Alaska Run forWomen June 13WHERE: University Center MallCOST: Donation for entry feeCONTACT:Missy Anderson 561-3136, [email protected], www.akrfw.org
35TH ARCTIC VALLEY RUNWHEN: Saturday, June 6, 8:45 a.m.WHAT: 12.6 and 5 mile runs up Arctic Valley Road (800‘-2,500’ gradi-ents)WHERE:Moose Run Golf CourseCOST: $15/$20 race day, $15 for t-shirtCONTACT: Ellis Alston 384-1304, [email protected]
GOVERNMENT PEAK HILL CLIMBWHEN: Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.WHAT: Uphill mountain race, south face of Government PeakWHERE: Hatcher Pass, meet at Mountain Streams B&BCOST: $25/$35 after 5/25 LIMITED TO 200 PEOPLECONTACT:Mark Strabel 746-7547, [email protected]
RUN FOR THE RIVER (SOLDOTNA)WHEN: Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.WHAT: 5k, 10k on city streetsWHERE: Kenai River Festival GroundsCOST: $15
CONTACT: Jennifer McCard 260-5469, [email protected] O’Conner 260-5449
THREE BARONS RENAISSANCE RUNWHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 6 p.m.WHAT: 5k on flat, scenic bike trailWHERE: Tozier Track, Tudor RoadCOST: $15CONTACT:Mel Kalkowski, 694-5203, [email protected]; Carol Lalone 274-2913
ALASKA RUN FORWOMEN REGISTRATIONWHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 4-7 p.m.WHAT: Registration for June 13th event; NO day of race registrationWHERE: University Center MallCOST: DonationCONTACT:Missy Anderson [email protected], www.akrfw.org
ALASKA RUN FORWOMEN REGISTRATION (WASILLA)WHEN:Wednesday, June 10, 4-7 p.m.WHAT: Registration for June 13th event; NO day of race registrationWHERE:Alaska ClubCOST: DonationCONTACT:Missy Anderson [email protected], www.akrfw.org
CORY’S ORIENTEERINGWHEN:Wednesday, June 10, 6 p.m.WHAT: Orienteering course offering beginning through advanced coursesWHERE: Hillside drive, Storck ParkCOST: $5 members/ $6 non/ $1 under 18CONTACT: Cory Smith 317-3962, www.oalaska.org
ALASKA RUN FORWOMEN REGISTRATIONWHEN: Thursday, June 11, 4-7 p.m.WHAT: Registration for June 13th event; NO day of race registrationWHERE: University Center MallCOST: DonationCONTACT:Missy Anderson [email protected], www.akrfw.org
KIDS BEAR BELL RUN (SEWARD)WHEN: Friday, June 12, 10:30 a.m.WHAT: 1 mile race along Two Lake TrailWHERE: First Lake ParkCOST: $12 by 6/5, $15 after; for kids 5-12CONTACT:MaggieWilkins 224-4054
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ALASKA RUN FORWOMENWHEN: Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.WHAT: 8k along Anchorage city streets and Coastal Trail to fight breastcancerWHERE: Anchorage Football StadiumCOST: DonationCONTACT:Missy Anderson 561-3136, [email protected] RACE DAY REGISTRATION
TRI THE KENAI (SOLDOTNA)WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. meet-upWHAT: Sprint distance lake swim, road bike, trail runWHERE: Solid Rock Bible CampCOST: $50, no day of race registration or bib pick upCONTACT: Fee-Dee Aye 398-7676, www.fitalaskans.com
COLONY DAYS BILL MITCHELL RUN (PALMER)WHEN: Sunday, June 14, 11 a.m.WHAT: 5k ,1k for age 13-under on flat courseWHERE:Mat-Su Borough BuildingCOST: $25/$20 13 and underCONTACT: Palmer Chamber of Commerce 745-2880,[email protected]
MUGWUMPS 10KWHEN:Wednesday, June 17, 6 p.m.WHAT: 10k along Coastal TrailWHERE: PointWoronzof, out and backCOST:ARC membership; limited to those who have never run a 10kunder 45 min.CONTACT: www.anchoragerunningclub.org
ERIC’S ORIENTEERING (FT. RICHARDSON)WHEN:Wednesday, June 17, 5-7 p.m.WHAT: Orienteering w/ beginner to advanced courses availableWHERE: Fossil Creek, bring driver’s license, car registration/proof ofinsurance for base admittance.
COST: $5 member/ $6 non, $1 under 18CONTACT: Erin Follet 346-2294, www.oalaska.org
MAYOR’S MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, HALFMARATHON 5-MILER, YOUTH CUP BIB PICK-UP, LATE REGISTRATIONWHEN: Thursday, June 18, 6-9 p.m.WHAT: Late registration and bib pick-up; NO day of race registration ofbib pick-upWHERE: Sheraton HotelCOST: VariableCONTACT:Anchorage Parks and Recreation 343-4296, UAA 786-1325,[email protected], www.mayorsmarathon.com
MAYOR’S MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON LAST-CHANCE BIB PICK-UPAND REGISTRATIONWHEN: Friday, June 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.WHAT: Last opportunity to pick up bib and/or register for eventWHERE: Sheraton HotelCOST: VariableCONTACT:Anchorage Parks and Recreation 343-4296, UAA 786-1325,[email protected], www.mayorsmarathon.com
MAYOR’S MIDNIGHT SUN MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, HALFMARATHON, 5-MILER, YOUTH CUPWHEN: Saturday, June 20 start times varyWHAT:Multiple courses for multiple events, visit Web site for coursedescriptionsWHERE: Bartlett High school,West High SchoolCOST: Variable; NO day of race registrationCONTACT:Anchorage Parks and Recreation 343-4296, UAA 786-1325,[email protected], www.mayorsmarathon.com
FAMILY FUN RUN IN THE MIDNIGHT SUN (NIKISKI)WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.WHAT: 3 and 5 mile runs on wooded/paved trailsWHERE: Nikiski Pool facilityCOST: $15
CONTACT: Rachel Parra 776-8800, [email protected] Berdahl 776-8800, www.northpenrec.com
FAMILY SOLSTICE FAMILY FUN RUN (PALMER)WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m.WHAT: 5k and 1 mile on flat surface, mostly pavedWHERE: Palmer DepotCOST: TBACONTACT: Cheryl Grove 373-4459, [email protected]
TSALTSHI SOLSTICE DUATHLON (SOLDOTNA)WHEN: Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m.WHAT: 5k run, 10k bike over rolling hills, dirt surfaceWHERE: Skyview High SchoolCOST: $20CONTACT: Laura Pilifant 262-7740, Kent Peterson 394-6231www.tsalteshi.org
BOB SPURR MEMORIAL HILL CLIMBWHEN: Sunday, June 21, 8:30 a.m.WHAT: 3-mile, uphill-only run, 3400’ elevation gainWHERE: Bird Ridge Trailhead, M102 Seward HighwayCOST: $25 if received by 6/17, $35 race dayCONTACT:Alaska Mountain Runners, [email protected],www.alaskamountainrunners.org
IAN & JEN’S ORIENTEERINGWHEN:Wednesday, June 24, 5-7 p.m.WHAT: Orienteering club-sponsored eventWHERE: Service High SchoolCOST: $5 members/ $6 non, $1 under 18CONTACT: Ian Moore 348-0237, www.oalaska.org
KILTED MILE (EAGLE RIVER)WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 11 a.m.
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WHAT: 1 mile track run, all entrants must wear kilts (available for use)WHERE: Eagle River Lions ParkCOST: $15CONTACT: Chris Anderson 243-7255,[email protected]
Kerry Howard 338-1123, www.alaskascottish.org
HOMER NEWS SPIT RUN (HOMER)WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.WHAT: 10k on flat course from town to end of Homer SpitWHERE: Homer High School startCOST: Free if register before 6/22, $5 afterCONTACT: Lori Evans 235-7767, [email protected]
McKibben Jackinsky 235-7767
RACE FOR TECHNOLOGY (PALMER)WHEN: Saturday, June 27, 10 a.m.WHAT: 5k race on flat courseWHERE: Palmer Public LibraryCOST: $27CONTACT: Palmer Library 745-4690, [email protected]
JULY EVENTS
PEAK PERFORMERS TRACK CLUBWHEN: Tuesdays, July-August, 6 p.m.WHAT: Training and conditioning program led by coachesWHERE:West High School TrackCost: $50, $85 family (2), $110 3 or moreContact: Chester Franz 274-5050, Kim Baldwin 274-1061
VALLEYWOMEN’S RUNNING TEAM (PALMER)WHEN: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:45 p.m.WHAT: Coached training for all skill levels on track and trail surfaceWHERE: Palmer High TrackCOST: FreeCONTACT: Rhonda Knopp 373-3975, [email protected]
Norm Rousey, coach [email protected]
RUN ORWALKWITH FRIENDSWHEN:Wednesdays, 6 p.m.WHAT: Run or walk one hour on Coastal TrailWHERE:Westchester Lagoon/Coastal TrailCOST:ARC membershipCONTACT:Anchorage Running Club, www.anchoragerunningclub.org
ANDREW’S BILLY GOAT ORIENTEERINGWHEN:Wednesday, July 1, 6:30 p.m.WHAT: Points-format orienteeringWHERE: Jodhpur Entrance/ Kincaid ParkCOST: $5 members/ $6 non/ $1 under 18CONTACT:Andrew Lee 562-2448, www.oalaska.org
ALL COMERS TRACK AND FIELDWHEN: Thursday, July 2, 6 p.m.WHAT: Track and field events, all abilities/ages welcomeWHERE:Wendler Middle SchoolCOST: $20 adult/ $15 child seriesCONTACT: Jerry Perkins 317-9068, [email protected], Ben Larson 317-1613
MOUNT MARATHON RACE (SEWARD)When: Saturday, July 4, 9:30 a.m. Juniors; 11:15 a.m.Women; 3 p.m. MenWhat: 3,022 ft climb up Mount Marathon, Junior Race ? wayWhere: 4th and Adams StreetCost: $20 Juniors/ $45 Adults, limited to 350 men/women, 200 juniors.Lottery selection for new runners. Safety briefing required.Contact: Seward Chamber of Commerce 224-8051, [email protected]
FREEDOM 4-MILER (WILLOW)WHEN: Saturday, July 4, 11 a.m.WHAT: 4 miles, 1k kids race on flat terrainWHERE:Willow Community CenterCOST: Free 12 & under, $20 adults and over 12
CONTACT: Andrea Haltmann 495-2202, [email protected] Leutwyler 495-0105, [email protected]
KAREN AND TOM’S SCORE-OWHEN:Wednesday, July 8, 6:30 p.m.WHAT:Mass-start orienteering through APU campusWHERE:Moseley Sports CenterCOST: $5 members/ $6 non/ $1 under 18CONTACT: Karen Bronga 333-0610, www.oalaska.org
ALASKA SPIRIT RUNWHEN: Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m.WHAT: 5k out and back along Coastal TrailWHERE:Westchester LagoonCOST: $25/ $15CONTACT:Morgann Jensen 274-7787, Morgan [email protected]
BEAR PAW 5K CLASSIC (EAGLE RIVER)WHEN: Saturday, July 11 10:30 a.m.WHAT: 5k run prior to Bear Paw parade, families encouragedWHERE: New China RestaurantCOST: $20, $25/ $60 familyCONTACT: Joey Caterinichio 274-6960, Ja Dorris 274-6960
MOOSE DROPPING FESTIVAL FUN RUN (TALKEETNA)WHEN: Saturday, July 11, 10: 30 a.m.WHAT: 5k race through downtown TalkeetnaWHERE: DowntownCOST: $25, t-shirt includedCONTACT: Karl Swanson 733-7547, [email protected], ChrisMannix 733-2427
BOONDOCKS BREAKAWAYWHEN: Sunday, July 12, 11 a.m.WHAT: 2.5k kids race, 5k scenic trail raceWHERE: Kincaid bunkerCOST:ARC membership/race day registration only
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CONTACT: Betty Cronin 561-0297, [email protected]
ASAP MILEWHEN:Monday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.WHAT: 1 mile track runWHERE:Wendler Middle SchoolCOST: $5CONTACT: Jerry Perkins 317-9068, [email protected]
Ben Larson 317-1613
TOBY’S SCORE-OWHEN:Wednesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.WHAT: Mass-start orienteeringWHERE: Russian Jack Springs ParkCOST: $5 members/ $6 non/ $1 under 18CONTACT: Toby Schwoerer 274-3208,www.oalaska.org
ALL COMERS TRACK AND FIELDWHEN: Thursday, July 16, 6 p.m.WHAT: Track and field events for all ages/abilitiesWHERE:Wendler Middle SchoolCOST: $20 adult/ $15 child seriesCONTACT: Jerry Perkins 317-9068, [email protected]
Ben Larson 317-1613
CROW PASS MANDATORY BIB PICK-UP ANDMEETINGWHEN: Friday, July 17, 6:30 p.m.WHAT: Mandatory meeting for race entrants; nomeeting-no raceWHERE: UAA Sports CenterCOST: VariableCONTACT: Mike Friess 786-1325,[email protected]
ALASKA MEN’S RUN/WALKWHEN: Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m.WHAT: 2 mile walk, 5 mile run on city streets andCoastal TrailWHERE: Skinny Raven Sports, 8th and HCOST: $35CONTACT: Christian Harpel 345-4004,[email protected]
Janyce Harpel 317-3550
HAMMERMAN DUATHLONWHEN: Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.WHAT: 1.5k trail run, 14 mile bike, 4 mile run, offroadWHERE: Little Campbell Lake/ Kincaid ParkCOST: $50CONTACT: Bill Fleming 243-4709,[email protected], Andy Duenow 344-2740www.hammermantriathlon.com
XTERRA HAMMERMANWHEN: Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m.WHAT: .5 mile swim, 14 mile bike, 4 mile runtriathonWHERE: Little Campbell Lake/ Kincaid ParkCOST: $50CONTACT: Bill Fleming 243-4709,[email protected], Andy Duenow 344-2740www.hammermantriathlon.com
CROW PASS CROSSINGWHEN: Saturday, July 18, 7 a.m.WHAT: 24-mile Crow Pass run, Girdwood to EagleRiver Visitor’s CenterWHERE: Crow Pass TrailheadCOST: $60, mandatory race meeting, limited to 130runnersCONTACT: Mike Friess 786-1325,[email protected]
KNOYA RIDGE HILL CLIMBWHEN: Sunday, July 19
WHAT: 3 mile, 2,900 ascent, shorter Junior raceWHERE: Klutina Street, corner of Muldoon/TudorroadsCOST: $20 adult/ family, $5 ages 15-17, 14-underfreeCONTACT: Bill Spencer 346-3582, [email protected]
Marianne Pedersen 333-8836, [email protected]
MASTERS’ 5K AND 10KWHEN:Wednesday, July 22, 6 p.m.WHAT: 5k, 10k out and back on Coastal TrailWHERE: Point Woronzof parking lotCOST: ARC membership, limited to age 40+CONTACT: Anchorage Running Club,[email protected]
DOG JOGWHEN: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.WHAT: 1 mile, 5k on trails w/ pets (must be onleash)WHERE: Service High SchoolCOST: $20/$45 family (four members)CONTACT: Michele Girault 333-9534,[email protected]
ALL COMERS TRACK AND FIELDCHAMPIONSHIPSWHEN: Saturday, July 25, 12 noonWHAT: Track and field events for all ages/abilitiesWHERE:Wendler Middle SchoolCOST: $20 adult/ $15 childCONTACT: Jerry Perkins 317-9068, [email protected],Ben Larson 317-1613
POWERLINE PASS TRAIL RUN (INDIAN)WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m.WHAT: 13 mile run from Indian to Upper Huffmanon powerline/gasline trailsWHERE: Indian Valley TrailheadCOST: $25 if register by 7/24, $30 race dayCONTACT: Trond Flagstad 786-1285/229-3518,[email protected]/62969
EVERYTHING BUT THE RED RUN(SOLDOTNA)WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m.WHAT: 5k+ on Tsalteshi trail system, rolling hillsWhere: Skyview High SchoolCOST: $5CONTACT: Tom Seggerman 262-3189, [email protected], Laura Pilifant 262-7740,www.tsalteshi.org
ARCTIC VALLEY TRAIL RUNWHEN: Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m.WHAT: 9k, 6k, Juniors 3k, munchkins 1.5 kWHERE: Alpenglow Ski Area, mile 7 Arctic ValleyRoadCOST: $25/ 6k, $35 9k, $15 juniors, $5 munchkinsCONTACT: Karl Volz 786-7235, Jennifer Branchflower248-8978, www.signmeup.com
GARY AND DAVID’S WEIRD-OWHEN:Wednesday, July 29, 5-7 p.m.WHAT:Weird-O orienteering formatWHERE: Goose LakeCOST: $5 members/ $6 non/ $1 under 18CONTACT: Gary Snyder 337-2089, www.oalaska.org
RESURRECTION PASS 100-MILER (HOPE)WHEN: Friday, July 31, 2 p.m.WHAT: 100-mile run, 24 miles gravel road, 76 milestrailWHERE: Hope SchoolCOST: Free
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Alternate routesA marathon of activities await after the race
By Erin Kirkland
Once the Mayor’s Marathon is over, andcompetitors and family are ready to see
more of Alaska than 26 miles of race course,Anchorage and vicinity are set to deliver aton of summertime fun.
Marathon organizers have long recognizedthat much of the roster consists of out-of-towners who see the race as a destinationevent. Pre- and post-race fun is part of the rea-son the marathon has achieved status as apremier contest in the United States. Really,where else could one run a scenic 26-plusmiles one day, then stand in a swiftly-flowingriver the next, holding a rod in one hand anda salmon in the other? Or perhaps perchingatop a rocky peak, enjoying the sights andsounds of wild Alaska? The obvious bliss thatcan be achieved by taking a few extra days toexperience what the greater Anchorage area
has to offer is worth the time and expense.Fortunately, for those who are unsure
where to begin their adventure, the Mayor’sMarathonWeb sitewww.mayorsmarathon.com provides helpfultips for everything from lodging options andarranged tours and excursions to maximizefun and minimize hassle.
One must plan carefully, however, forAlaska is an enormous swath of real estateand many a visitor has arrived with plans ofgrandeur, only to be bitterly disappointedwhen time simply runs out.The remedy forsuch a let-down is to allow the professionalsat the Anchorage Convention and Visitor’sBureau (www.anchorage.net, 907-274-3531)to assist in sightseeing plans.Their little logcabin on Fourth Avenue and F Street is thestarting line for all activities in and around
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Still have energy after the race?Pack a picnic lunch and take a hikein half-million-acre Chugach StatePark just east of Anchorage.
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Anchorage (starting with the quaint structure; it’sone of the most photographed buildings in town).
If delving into Anchorage’s history appeals toyou, start by taking a stroll of the city using theDowntownWalkingTour brochure.Taking visitorson a trek past some of the city’s most historicstructures provides a glimpse into early Anchoragelife and the struggles of establishing a new city inThe Last Frontier.Maps can be picked up at theVisitor Center; allow a few hours to amble alongcity streets and take it all in.
For a glimpse into a vital component of Alaska‘spast and present success, take a short drivetoward the Anchorage International Airport to theAviation Heritage Museum at 4721 Aircraft Drive.Alaska depends heavily upon its relationship withairplanes of all sizes, and the Museum showcasesthe best of the best in aviation history.Don’t missthe outdoor displays and the huge hangars a fewfeet from the indoor exhibits.The AviationHeritage Museum is open every day exceptTuesday, and admission is $5(www.alaskaairmuseum.org, 248-5325).The facilitysits upon the shores of Lake Hood, the busiest sea-plane port in the world, and visitors would beremiss to not spend some time watching pontoon-outfitted seaplanes taking off and landing withengines roaring and water flying.A park near the
Join the fun going on downtown this summer. All eventslisted are free. More information can be found via theAnchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau,www.anchorage.net .
MUSIC IN THE PARK, featuring various local artistsWednesdays and Fridays, June 3 - June 26, Noon - 1 p.m.Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street
MUSIC FOR LITTLE ONES WITH FIDDLE DEE DEEMondays, June 1 - June 29, Noon - 1 p.m.Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street
SALMON IN THE CITY FESTIVALJune 5 - 14,times varyDowntown Anchorage
ALASKA OCEANS FESTIVALSaturday, June 6, Noon - 10 p.m.West Delaney Park Strip
AIR FORCE BAND ‘TOP COVER’ IN TOWN SQUARESunday, June 7, 1 - 3 p.m.Town Square, downtown Anchorage
SHIP CREEK SLAM’N SALMON KING DERBYJune 12 - 21, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Ship Creek, downtown Anchorage
JOHN DAMBERG QUINTETSaturday, June 13, 1 - 3 p.m.Town Square, downtown Anchorage
AWAIC SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVALFriday/Saturday, June 19 - 20, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.Anchorage Town Square
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONJune 19 - 20, 1 - 10 p.m.; June 21, 2 - 8 p.m.Delaney Park Strip
G STREET ARTISTS MARKETSaturday, June 20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.G Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues
ALASKA STATEHOOD CELEBRATION AND HERO GAMESSaturday, June 27, Noon - 5 p.m.Fourth Avenue between C and H Streets
ANCHORAGE MARKET AND FESTIVALMay 16 - September 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays andSundaysThird Avenue and E Street Parking Lot
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east side of the lake offers nice view-ing in a grove of birch trees,withpicnic tables and easy access to alocal bike and walking trail.
If running did not provide enoughexercise, consider a trip down theTony Knowles Coastal Trail, an 11-mile stretch of paved pathway thathugs the shoreline of Cook Inlet andbegins in downtownAnchorage atthe end of Second Avenue. Cycling isa popular way to cruise the trail sys-tem; rent bikes fromAlaska BikeRentals (www.Alaska-bike-rentals.com).They have everythingfrom bike trailers to panniers to hel-mets so visitors can truly have amemorable day along the trail.
A little farther out of town, head-ing north on the Glenn Highway, sitsEklutna VillageTownsite.The villagecemetery, still in use, features bright-ly adorned spirit houses that repli-cate small dwellings combiningRussian Orthodox religion withAthabascan beliefs.Also on the prop-erty are two Russian Orthodoxchurches, one built out of logs, thatprovide visitors with further insightinto the ways of early southcentralAlaska residents.Admission is bydonation, and during the summermonths guides are available toanswer questions and give brieftours of the cemetery and St.Nicholas Orthodox Church.Don’tforget the bug repellent; the skeetersare plentiful and gregarious.
After satisfying your curiosity into
Alaskan history and culture, take ashort drive back across the GlennHighway toThunderbird Falls, aneasy one-mile stroll through thickforest toward a rushing waterwaythat affords great views and peacefulambiance.To reach both EklutnaVillage andThunderbird Falls, takethe Glenn Highway north 25 milesto theThunderbird Falls/EklutnaVillage exit.
Hungry yet? Head for some ofAnchorage’s top dining spots to sati-ate yourself through choices rangingfrom fine dining, pub-n-grub, and
everything in between.During thesummer months, fresh choicesabound, and the most difficult deci-sion is where, or how, to try it all.
If you and your cohorts need tofuel up before hitting the road, don’tmiss Snow City Café at 1034W. 4thAvenue.Although incredibly crowd-ed on weekends (call ahead to geton the list), Snow City provides adelectable combination of mostly-vegetarian dishes coupled with thesatisfaction of home cookin’. Brightand cheery, the café attracts a nicemix of folks who want to spend themorning downing homemade eggsBenny with smoked salmon,wraps,
granola, breakfast burritos and greatcoffee.Kids are more than welcome.907-272-CITY,www.snowcitycafe.com .
For a simple but fabulous mealafter a hard day of hiking or wander-ing around town, the LuckyWishbone provides not-so-greasyfried chicken and the city’s bestmilkshakes. Really. LuckyWishbone ispopular with local legislators, pilots,and anyone else that knows theestablishment’s melt-in-your-mouthchicken and other well-knownfavorites.They even have a drive-in ifyou wish to take your meal to thepark and eat while people watching.1033 E. Fifth Avenue, near the inter-section of Karluk, 907-272-3454.
If something featuring Alaskanseafood sounds more appealing afterrunning a marathon, try Simon andSeafort’s Saloon and Grill. Not only isthe food fresh and the atmospheredecidedly upscale without seemingstuffy, the view from Simon’s is to diefor.Gaze upon Cook Inlet while din-ing on fresh halibut and salmon, orvisit during the early evening hoursin the bar and sample their appetizerselections.Make reservations; theplace is hopping during the summermonths. 420 L. Street, 907-274-3502.
The folks at the Log CabinVisitor’s Center can assist diners intheir quest for the ideal meal whilein Anchorage and vicinity. Stop by orbrowse Coast Magazine for morerestaurant and café selectionswww.coast-magazine.com.
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Anchorage, with its mild weatherand interesting course, providesmanyWest Coast runners with thechance of a lifetime.The 2009 racealso welcomes other organizationswho adapted the Team in Trainingapproach, with the TeamTSATourette Syndrome Association andChildren’s Tumor FoundationMarathon Team also participating.Friess says this is but one way theAnchorage event caters to runnersof all experience levels.“Even withthe state of the economy and a vol-cano eruption,” Friess says,“We stillexpect a few hundred entrants fromTeam in Training and like pro-grams.”
Mayor’s Marathon organizershave also realized their niche insponsoring other running events tocompliment the 26.2 milemarathon.A Half-Marathon, 5-Miler,and Youth Cup were added to thedocket years ago, along with theMarathon Relay, during which hardyteams run the 26.2-mile distance
relay-style, with each leg just oversix miles.The Half-Marathon isexpected to hit capacity in 2009,and Friess and company plans forthe division to gain popularity inthe future.
Another contingent of theMarathon that appears to be quietlygaining members is the Nordicwalker.A form of exercise that com-
bines the benefits of walking withthe aerobic advantages of cross-country skiing, Nordic walking isbecoming a fitness mode of choicefor many Anchorage-ites. RonnRandall,Anchorage Parks andRecreation Coordinator and theinstructor of many Nordic walkingclasses around town, says walkershave participated in the Mayor’s
Marathon for two years, and hope-fully will gain notoriety in 2009.“We have about 10 people signedup so far,“ he says.“It’s our hopethat we’ll have our own divisionsomeday.“
For runners who look upon atrip to Alaska as a family vacationdestination, the myriad options areattractive for just about the entirecrew to participate and then traipseoff into the Alaskan wilderness tocontinue their adventures.With a lit-tle help from the AnchorageConvention and Visitors Bureau,Mayor’s Marathon staff have createdtour packages ranging from floattrips to scenic hikes and drives.
In 36 years, the Mayor’sMarathon has emerged victorious inmore ways than one. Friess hopesthat the allure of Alaska will sendregistration numbers over the 4,000mark to bring the event onto yetanother pinnacle of success. Friesssums it up this way.“What betterway to get a true feeling for Alaskaon one of the best days of theyear?” Bring it on.
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Five-mile finisher JessicaSchlereth of ElmendorfAir Force Base gets agreat welcome at the fin-ish line of the 2008 race.
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