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Annual Fun Runs and Endurance Events

ALASKA DAY FUN RUN, 2021!
Parks & Recreation hosts several FUN RUNS and ENDURANCE EVENTS throughout the year, helping to raise money for recreation equipment, and the youth fee assistance fund. 

Along with raising money for a great cause, participating in our events offers up physical, emotional and community benefits.  Runners, and walkers will improve their cardiovascular endurance, boost mood and connect with fellow community members. 

Get sweaty for a great cause!
 

Please remember these things when attending one of our runs!
  • Dogs must be on a leash.
  • Please pick up after your pooch.
  • Keep your distance.
  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid attending this activity if you are sick.

Alaska Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Fun Run
  • DATE: TBD
  • LOCATION: Muskeg Meadows
  • SIGN-UP: Register for the 10k or half marathon at www.wrangellrec.com
  • RUN/WALK START: 8:30am
  • DONATION AMOUNT: $15, pay at the event. Cash or check (check can be made out to City of Wrangell)
  • ROUTES:
  • 1 mile dash - one loop around the golf course
  • The 5K - 3 laps around the golf course
  • The 10K - from the golf course, take a left onto Ishayama Dr., run to the turnaround, then back to the golf course, loop the golf course 3 times
  • Half Marathon - from the golf course, take a left into Ishayama Dr., run to the turn around, then back to the golf course, loop the golf course 3 times, run out to the 2 mile sign and back to the golf course
  • NO PUPS ALLOWED

4th of July 5K Fun Run
  • DATE: July 4th
  • LOCATION: Swimming Pool
  • SIGN-UP: 7:00AM
  • RUN/WALK START: 7:30AM
  • $10 SUGGESTED DONATION
  • ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OUR PARKS!
  • ROUTE: Airport Loop
  • Please leash up your pup

ALASKA DAY AID STATION SIGN-UP
  • We are looking for teams, businesses, and other groups of people to aid the dedicated runners and walkers during the Alaska Day, half marathon, 10k, and 5k.
  • Each station will be provided with tables, drinks, snacks, and cups, and first aid kits. The aid station volunteers will be responsible for ensuring snacks and drinks are ready and available for racers to grab on their way by.
  • Give us a call at 907-874-2444 or email recreation@wrangell.com to claim your aid-station!

BEARFEST MARATHON 2025
  • The rolling course for the Bearfest race is set in beautiful, scenic Wrangell along the Inside Passage of Alaska, complete with aid stations and support staff. The course runs mostly on cement sidewalk and pavement roads. A large section is along the waterfront where you may see whales, seals, and certainly eagles. Make a vacation out of it to enjoy the festivities and spend a few days seeing the spectacular sights that define Alaska! Please contact us with any questions at recreation@wrangell.com.
  • There will be a pre-race meeting/pasta feed the night before (August 2nd). Details to come!
  • The winner of the Full Marathon receives a trip for two to the Anan Bear Observatory. Participation medals are awarded to all half and full marathon runners.
  • The Cub Dash and 5K courses loops, the half and full marathons are out and back.
  • Mile markers and turnaround points will be labled for each event.
  • Aid stations will be set up to provide snacks, Gatorade, and water at mile 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 13.5
  • Find the course maps & elevations here: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1dba302--19?u=i
  • AUGUST 3RD
  • 5K WALK AND RUN
  • LOCATION: Race begins at the Nolan Center
  • REGISTRATION: 7:00am-7:45am
  • START TIME: 8:00am
  • SIGN-UP: Register at the link below
  • Course Details: Follow link to route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1dba302--19?u=i - Please note this is not exact.
  • HALF MARATHON
  • LOCATION: Race begins at the Nolan Center
  • REGISTRATION: 7:00am-7:45am
  • START TIME: 8:00am
  • SIGN-UP: Register at the link below
  • Course Details: Follow link to route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1dba302--19?u=i - Please note this is not exact.
  • FULL MARATHON
  • LOCATION: Race begins at the Nolan Center
  • REGISTRATION: Online or at the pasta feed on 7/27
  • START TIME: 6:00am - Early Start for full marathon runners expecting to take more than 6 hours. Self-timed.
  • SIGN-UP: Register at the link below
  • Course Details: Follow link to route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-1dba302--19?u=i - Please note this is not exact.


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