Area running enthusiasts, and casual runners alike, have a number of events to choose from in the month of June. The Alaska Runner’s Guide on the Informational Link page has a more complete list of state-wide events.
Selection of June Events
June 13 Run for the River – Soldotna
Sat Meet 8 am – Soldotna Creek Park
5K & 10 miles – gravel/paved roads, multiple
turn flat loop course, Race time 8:30 & 9 am (5K)
Entry fee: $25/pre-registration
Contact: Rhonda McCormick 260-5449
Lisa Beranek 260-5449
www.kenaiwatershed.org
Sponsored by: Kenai Watershed Forum
Bib pick up and spaghetti feed June 12
June 14 TriTheKenai – Soldotna
Sun Meet 8 am – Skyview Middle School
Sprint & Intermediate Distance Events
Race Time 10 am, Entry Fee: Check website
Contact: Tony Oliver 252-0558
Sponsored by: Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council
Adult and youth races.
June 20 “Nikiski Days” Family Fun Walk/Run – Nikiski
Sat Meet 9 am – Nikiski Community Recreation Center
3 & 5 miles – groomed trails, mostly flat, some hills
Race time 10 am, Entry fee: $20, t-shirts included
Contact: Tammy Berdahl 776-8800 ext. 6416
Jackie Cason 776-8800
www.northpenrec.com
Sponsored by: North Peninsula Recreation Service Area
Visit the website for details & entry forms
June 20 Mayor’s Midnight Sun Marathon – Anchorage
Sat Meet 6:30 am – Bartlett High School 26.2 miles – Bartlett to Delaney Park Strip
Race time 7:30 am, Entry fee: Check website
Contact: UAA 786-1325
www.mayorsmarathon.com
No Race Day Registration or Bib Pick-up
June 20 Mayor’s Midnight Sun Relay Race – Anchorage
Sat Meet 6:30 am – Bartlett High School 26.2 miles – Bartlett to Delaney Park Strip
Race time 8 am, Entry fee: Check website
4 person relay team event, 6 team divisions Approximate leg distances – 7, 8, 5.6 & 5.6
June 20 Mayor’s Midnight Sun ½ Marathon – Anchorage
Sat Meet 8 am – Delaney Park Strip * 13.1 miles Race time 9 am, Entry fee: Check website
June 20 Mayor’s Midnight Sun 4 Miler – Anchorage
Sat Meet 8 am – Delaney Park Strip * 4 miles Race time 9 am, Entry fee: Check website
No Race Day Registration or Bib Pick-up
June 27 Spit Run – Homer
Sat Race time 10 am – Homer High School
10K – flat, fast, point to point, certified course
Entry fee: TBA
Contact: Bill Steyer 399-1078
www.kachemakbayrunningclub.org
Sponsored by: South Peninsula Hospital, Homer Community
Recreation, Homer News & Kachemak Bay Running Club
Proceeds benefit youth running sports programs
July 8 Salmon Run Series #1 – Soldotna
Wed Meet 5 pm – Tsalteshi Trails
5K – multiple loop, hilly, groomed trail course
Race time 6 pm
Entry fee: $10 on-line/$15 in person/$45 series
Contact: Josselyn O’Connor 260-5499 x 1201
Rhonda McCormick 260-5449 x 1203
www.kenaiwatershed.org
Sponsored by: Kenai Watershed Forum
Race course differs each week
5 series race, all ages, walkers welcome
