Bill Mitchell Memorial Run
- Date Fri 13th June 2025
- Time 5:30PM AKDT
- Location Palmer, Alaska
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join us for the Bill Mitchell Memorial Run on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the scenic town of Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna! This exciting untimed event celebrates community spirit during Colony Days and honors the legacy of Bill Mitchell, a dedicated runner and community organizer. The fun kicks off at 5:30 PM, with participants embarking on a picturesque 4-mile community run that winds through Palmer's charming streets. Starting and ending at Colony Inn, runners will enjoy a lively course that includes turns on S Alaska St, Evergreen Ave, and E Arctic Ave, culminating at the stunning Matanuska Bridge.
For just $20, you'll not only experience the joy of running but also receive a special giveaway for the first 70 registered participants—a Silipint 16 oz cup! After crossing the finish line, celebrate with cookies, drinks, and an exclusive AKtive Soles coupon while supporting local high school running teams through race proceeds. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow runners and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and fun! Be sure to register online, and if you plan to sign up on the day of the event, remember to complete a waiver in person. Lace up your
For just $20, you'll not only experience the joy of running but also receive a special giveaway for the first 70 registered participants—a Silipint 16 oz cup! After crossing the finish line, celebrate with cookies, drinks, and an exclusive AKtive Soles coupon while supporting local high school running teams through race proceeds. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow runners and enjoy a day filled with camaraderie and fun! Be sure to register online, and if you plan to sign up on the day of the event, remember to complete a waiver in person. Lace up your
Organiser's Description
Bill Mitchell Memorial Run will be a fun untimed event as a way to bring our community together over Colony Days. Mitchell helped organize a fun run in Palmer in the 1970s which was later named the Colony Days Fun Run and renamed in Mitchells honor in 1998. Mitchell got involved with the running community later in life after previously competing in the mile in high school. At the age of 75, Mitchell laced up his sneakers and completed the course the year the race was renamed after him. Mitchell won the Anchorage Mayors Marathon for the over 50 division four years running and held the record for his age group.
AKtive Soles is happy to continue this fun run in Bill's honor and hope that you will join us!
Cost: $20
When: Friday, June 13th starting at 5:30pm
Where: Starting & Ending at Colony Inn - 325 E Elmwood, Palmer AK
What: 4 mile Community Run
Giveaway: First 70 registered will receive a Silipint 16 oz cup
Join us for a run followed by cookies, drinks, and an AKtive Soles Coupon!
If you don't sign up online, please be sure to sign a waiver in person day of the event!
Race proceeds to be donated to local high school running teams.
Course:
Runners will start at Aktive Soles (Palmer) turn Right on S Alaska St, Left on Evergreen Ave, Right on S Valley Way, then Left on Elmwood. Follow Elmwood to S Gulkana and turn Left, the Right on E Evergreen Ave. From E Evergreen, turn Left on Airport Rd and then a Right on E Arctic Ave. Run E Arctic Ave all the way down to the tunnel at the Matanuska Bridge an turn around to run back up E Arctic Ave to S. Valley Way, turn Left on S Valley Way and make your way back to AKtive Soles.
AKtive Soles is happy to continue this fun run in Bill's honor and hope that you will join us!
Cost: $20
When: Friday, June 13th starting at 5:30pm
Where: Starting & Ending at Colony Inn - 325 E Elmwood, Palmer AK
What: 4 mile Community Run
Giveaway: First 70 registered will receive a Silipint 16 oz cup
Join us for a run followed by cookies, drinks, and an AKtive Soles Coupon!
If you don't sign up online, please be sure to sign a waiver in person day of the event!
Race proceeds to be donated to local high school running teams.
Course:
Runners will start at Aktive Soles (Palmer) turn Right on S Alaska St, Left on Evergreen Ave, Right on S Valley Way, then Left on Elmwood. Follow Elmwood to S Gulkana and turn Left, the Right on E Evergreen Ave. From E Evergreen, turn Left on Airport Rd and then a Right on E Arctic Ave. Run E Arctic Ave all the way down to the tunnel at the Matanuska Bridge an turn around to run back up E Arctic Ave to S. Valley Way, turn Left on S Valley Way and make your way back to AKtive Soles.
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