History Lives Here Family Fun Run & Walk
- Date Sun 27th April 2025
- Time 2:00PM AKDT
- Location Ketchikan, Alaska
- Price $11.60
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the History Lives Here Family Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in the charming Ketchikan Gateway! This engaging event invites participants of all ages to explore Ketchikan’s Downtown Historic District, all while supporting the restoration of the beloved Pioneer Hall, the oldest building in Ketchikan, celebrating 125 years of history.
The event features a scenic 1.5-mile course, with an optional 1-mile extension, allowing families to enjoy a healthy and educational experience together. As you walk, you can participate in a fun history trivia contest, uncovering fascinating facts about Ketchikan's rich past. With door prizes, award ribbons, and refreshments available, there’s something for everyone! Registration opens on March 17th, and you can also sign up on the day of the event at Pioneer Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable day that combines fitness, family fun, and local history—all for just $10, with kids 12 and under free! Come and celebrate Ketchikan’s heritage while making lasting memories!
The event features a scenic 1.5-mile course, with an optional 1-mile extension, allowing families to enjoy a healthy and educational experience together. As you walk, you can participate in a fun history trivia contest, uncovering fascinating facts about Ketchikan's rich past. With door prizes, award ribbons, and refreshments available, there’s something for everyone! Registration opens on March 17th, and you can also sign up on the day of the event at Pioneer Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a memorable day that combines fitness, family fun, and local history—all for just $10, with kids 12 and under free! Come and celebrate Ketchikan’s heritage while making lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
Ketchikan Pioneers and its fundraising arm, Ketchikan Pioneer Way Association, is raising funds to support the restoration and preservation of Pioneer Hall.
Pioneer Hall is Ketchikans oldest building at 125 years of age. It is the anchor building for Ketchikans Downtown Historic District on the National Historic Properties Registry.
On April 27, Pioneers is sponsoring a family fun run/walk that will take you through Ketchikans Downtown Historic District. You can take part in the history trivia contest as you Walk Through Our History.
The event is open to all ages, with hopes families will join in this healthy and educational activity. The Course is 1.5 miles with an optional 1-mile extension.
Ketchikan Pioneers of Alaska exists to collect and preserve Ketchikan Alaskas history. Come join us and learn about our towns wonderful and fascinating history.
Ketchikan has an incredible history and you live in it every day.
There will be door prizes, award ribbons and a chance to discover an unknown tidbit of Ketchikans history.
Refreshments will be served and maps provided.
Registration opens March 17th and at the Hall on the day of. $10.00, 12 and under free.
All funds support the Pioneer Hall Restoration Project
Race Start: Pioneer Hall
Race End: Pioneer Hall
For Information Call: 907-254-2685
Pioneer Hall is Ketchikans oldest building at 125 years of age. It is the anchor building for Ketchikans Downtown Historic District on the National Historic Properties Registry.
On April 27, Pioneers is sponsoring a family fun run/walk that will take you through Ketchikans Downtown Historic District. You can take part in the history trivia contest as you Walk Through Our History.
The event is open to all ages, with hopes families will join in this healthy and educational activity. The Course is 1.5 miles with an optional 1-mile extension.
Ketchikan Pioneers of Alaska exists to collect and preserve Ketchikan Alaskas history. Come join us and learn about our towns wonderful and fascinating history.
Ketchikan has an incredible history and you live in it every day.
There will be door prizes, award ribbons and a chance to discover an unknown tidbit of Ketchikans history.
Refreshments will be served and maps provided.
Registration opens March 17th and at the Hall on the day of. $10.00, 12 and under free.
All funds support the Pioneer Hall Restoration Project
Race Start: Pioneer Hall
Race End: Pioneer Hall
For Information Call: 907-254-2685
Races
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History Lives Here Family Fun Run & Walk
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 27th April 2025 (2:00PM AKDT)
$11.60
There is a 1.5 mile route with an optional 1 mile extension. See course map for details.
History Lives Here Family Fun Run & Walk
