RUN WILD! A Youth Mountain Run for Little Bears Playhouse

Sunday, August 13, 2023 Past event

2:15 PM AKDT

Girdwood, Alaska

$11.60–$32.80 · 3 races

1km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day filled with outdoor adventure and community spirit at the RUN WILD! Youth Mountain Run, taking place on Sunday, August 13, 2023, in the stunning Girdwood area of Anchorage. This engaging event supports Little Bears Playhouse and invites young runners to embrace the thrill of the trail during the vibrant Blueberry Festival at Alyeska. Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances, with all routes conveniently starting and finishing at the Alyeska Daylodge.

Parents are encouraged to join the fun and run alongside their children, with no prior registration required for adults. The atmosphere will be lively, especially with the fun twist of wild animal costumes—runners in costume will have the chance to win special prizes through a raffle! Don’t miss this opportunity to create lasting memories and celebrate youth, fitness, and community in a breathtaking Alaskan setting.

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Races

5k - Ages 17 and Under

Incl. $2.80 Fee &

This challenging looped route will take racers to the top of Chair 4 and back to the Daylodge.

2:15 PM AKDT

$32.80

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1k - Ages 12 and Under

Incl. $2.20 Fee &

Racers will run from the Daylodge up toward the top of Chair 3, and then cut back down at the Christmas run to head back to the Daylodge.

2:15 PM AKDT

$22.20

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Mini K - Ages 5 and Under

Incl. $1.60 Fee &

Racers will do a small loop in front of the Daylodge.

2:00 PM AKDT

$11.60

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Organiser's description

Come support Little Bears Playhouse and RUN WILD! This youth mountain run will take place at Alyeska during this year's Blueberry Festival. All routes start and finish at the Alyeska Daylodge. Parents are welcome to come run alongside their children--no registration needed for parents. Day-of registration opens at 9am. Wild animal costumes are encouraged! Runners dressed in costumes will be entered in a raffle for special prizes!