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Goal for 2010 Event
We're aiming high this year, and we need your help! To reach our goal of
10,000 participants, we're asking each of last year's 5,487 runners and
walkers to bring one new friend to the Run this year. Be part of history
and help make this happen!
Distance
5-mile timed & untimed/1-mile untimed
Start
16th Street/Sullivan Arena
Finish
AFS track
Schedule
7-8:30 a.m. Bib Pick-Up; Registration for untimed events only;
Merchandise Sales
8:15 a.m. Yoga Warm-up ~ Leslie Kleinfeld
8:45 a.m. Staging all events
9 a.m. 1-mile run/walk start
9:10 a.m. 5-mile run/walk start
11:30 a.m. Awards Ceremony
Staging
All runners, walkers and strollers line up in their respective event:
1-mile or 5- mile timed and untimed behind the appropriate signs.
Runners first, then walkers and strollers at the end. Please note the
timing signs and be respectful of those who wish to compete at a faster
level.
Chip Timing
Be sure to attach the timing chip to your shoe if participating in the
5-mile timed event or no time will be recorded.
$35.00 charge for un-returned chips.
Survivor/Memory Cards
Be creative and design a back tag to wear proudly at the race to
recognize a loved one who has survived breast cancer or in memory of
someone who lost the battle. The cards are available at bib pick-up and
on race day.
Festivities
Celebrate with your sisters, family and friends before and after the
race! Snow cones, Great Harvest bread, Kaladi coffee, AWWU fresh Alaskan
water, live music, and the awards ceremony honoring runners of all ages
and breast cancer survivor competitors. Make a day of it!
Parking Alert!
Parking is very limited. See details here.Donor Banners
Donors help make this event possible, allowing more of your donation to
go toward breast cancer research and education. Please visit their
booths and businesses to show your support for their continued
commitment to the Alaska Run for Women!
Awards
11:30 a.m. Race Day!
Awards are given to:
Top 15 finishers
Top master’s (age 40+)
Top 5 breast cancer survivors (age graded)
Top master’s breast cancer survivor
(age 40 - 54)
Top senior breast cancer survivor (age 55+)
Overall breast cancer survivor will also be awarded but may or may not
be in the age graded awards.
Top 6 in each age division:
10 & under, 11 - 14, 15 - 18, 19 -24,
25 - 29, 30 – 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44,
45- 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64,
65 - 69, 70 - 74, 75 - 79, and 80+.
Race Results
Race results will be posted throughout the event as well as on this web
site. The Anchorage Daily News will post some results on Sunday.
Breast Cancer Survivors Only
The Quilt Tree has donated a beautiful handmade quilt to be given to a
breast cancer survivor through a random drawing. All breast cancer
survivors participating in the event are eligible to win. Drawing during
awards ceremony.
Honorary Race Starter - Holly Brooks!
We are honored that Alaska's own 2010 U.S. Olympic Ski Team member, Holly Brooks, accepted our invitation to be the honorary race starter at this year's event. Holly placed 2nd overall in the 2009 Run for Women, and will compete again this year.
Survivor Hospitality Tent
We invite all breast cancer survivors to stop by a special tent set
up on the infield just for them. We are here to honor you, and we have a few special events lined up on race day.
1. Avoid the registration lines, and come to your hospitality tent! Survivors may register and/or pick up their bibs and pink survivor hats at the tent on race day. Of course you may also do that at the University Center during bib pick up events before race day.
2. Group photo of all survivors! We are asking all survivors to meet at 8:30 on race day by the finish line (under the big pink arch) for a group photo. Wear your new pink hat!
3. Meet back at the Survivor Tent after the run! We will honor all survivors at the beginning of the Awards Ceremony (approximately 11 a.m.). We will announce the winner of the quilt donated by The Quilt Tree made especially for a breast cancer survivor.
Your loved ones and support team are welcome to join you for all the special survivor events.
Raffle
Raffle tickets are available on race day at the Merchandise Booth.
Winners are announced at the Awards Ceremony.
Entertainment on the Course
A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteer musicians who add lovely ambience out on the course and on the infield.
- Rockit Rangers - Changing the World One Gig at a Time
- Jazzmom - Melissa Fisher
- Amaranth Cerise - High school rock band
- Anchorage Scottish Pipes & Drums
- Troubadora - Mary LaFever & Linda Marsh-Ives
- Jim & Carole Ann Wolfe - folk musicians