Bill Mitchell Memorial Run
Friday, June 13, 2025
Past event
5:30 PM AKDT
Palmer, Alaska
$22.20 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Bill Mitchell Memorial Run on Friday, June 13, 2025, in the beautiful town of Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna! This exciting 4-mile community run is part of the beloved Colony Days celebration and promises to be a fantastic gathering for all. Starting at the Colony Inn, participants can pick up their bibs from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with the run kicking off at 5:30 PM.
This fun, untimed event honors the legacy of Bill Mitchell, a passionate runner who made a significant impact in the community. In addition to a great run, the first 70 registrants will receive a special Silipint 16 oz cup, and everyone can look forward to delicious cookies, refreshing drinks, and an AKtive Soles coupon after the race. Best of all, proceeds from the event will support local high school running teams. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this uplifting community celebration!
This fun, untimed event honors the legacy of Bill Mitchell, a passionate runner who made a significant impact in the community. In addition to a great run, the first 70 registrants will receive a special Silipint 16 oz cup, and everyone can look forward to delicious cookies, refreshing drinks, and an AKtive Soles coupon after the race. Best of all, proceeds from the event will support local high school running teams. Lace up your sneakers and be part of this uplifting community celebration!
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Bill Mitchell Memorial Run
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Entries closed5:30 PM AKDT
$22.20
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 (Bib pick up 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm)
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 (Bib pick up 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm)
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.
Location
325 E Elmwood, Palmer, 99645, AK, United States
Bill Mitchell Memorial Run
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