The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Seward, Alaska
- Price $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in beautiful Seward, located on the stunning Kenai Peninsula! This unique event pays tribute to the legendary Dan Seavey, a founder of the Iditarod Trail Blazers and a competitor in the very first Iditarod race. Participants of all ages can join in on the action, with categories for Adult Men, Adult Women, Youth Boys, and Youth Girls, making it a perfect outing for families and friends.
What makes this race even more special is the chance to run alongside our four-legged friends, as dogs are welcome to join the fun on leashes! Runners can start anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, ensuring a flexible schedule for everyone. Don't forget to pick up your bib, either on Friday, August 15th, at AVTEC gym or on race day. After the race, celebrate your achievement at the Branson Pavilion with festivities that promise to keep the good vibes going. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community in honor of Dan Seavey's remarkable legacy!
What makes this race even more special is the chance to run alongside our four-legged friends, as dogs are welcome to join the fun on leashes! Runners can start anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, ensuring a flexible schedule for everyone. Don't forget to pick up your bib, either on Friday, August 15th, at AVTEC gym or on race day. After the race, celebrate your achievement at the Branson Pavilion with festivities that promise to keep the good vibes going. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community in honor of Dan Seavey's remarkable legacy!
Organiser's Description
In honor of the legendary Dan Seavey, The Iditarod Trail Blazers and Seward Sports and Recreation will be hosting the first annual Dan Seavey Trailblazer 5k. Dan was a founder of the Iditarod Trailblazers and even competed in the very first Iditarod race. For this memorial race we thought it only made sense that there would be dogs running along side the participants.
THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
* Adult Men's
* Youth Boy's
* Adult Women's
* Youth Girl's
RACE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Dogs must be leashed
* Contestants can start anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm
BIB PICK UP
There will be two options for bib pick up:
Option 1: Friday, August 15th at AVTEC gym located at 519 4th Ave, Seward, AK from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Option 2: Race day,
POST RACE CELEBRATION:
Festivities will continue at the Branson Pavilion after the race.
THERE ARE 4 CATEGORIES FOR THE 5K:
* Adult Men's
* Youth Boy's
* Adult Women's
* Youth Girl's
RACE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS:
* Dogs must be leashed
* Contestants can start anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm
BIB PICK UP
There will be two options for bib pick up:
Option 1: Friday, August 15th at AVTEC gym located at 519 4th Ave, Seward, AK from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Option 2: Race day,
POST RACE CELEBRATION:
Festivities will continue at the Branson Pavilion after the race.
Races
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Adult Men's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
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Youth Boy's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
-
Adult Women's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
-
Youth Girl's
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Dog Bandana
Sat 16th August 2025 (10:00AM AKDT)
$27.50
The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K
