Anchorage Running Club's Big Wild Life Runs--Late Breaking News

Humpy’s Marathon & Marathon Relay, Skinny Raven ½ Marathon, Snow City Cafe 5K, AK Natural History Museum Run for Your Life 2K.

Always the third Sunday of August! It’s the ARC’s only Fund Raiser. It’s interesting to note that the club has been providing two 1500 dollar scholarships to high school students based upon their athletic, academic and community service record. It would be nice to double that number. Plus, each year we give generously to high school cross country teams that assist with course monitoring. Yes, we also have equipment to purchase, maintain, and store for our events. Loads of it have been used by other races over the years for modest fees or exchange of services. “Thank and Support our Sponsors!”

The Latest Buzz! Paper applications will be available mid April. We will continue to have great door prizes for all the events. How’s this for a teaser in the 5K....Studio One Pilates has a ladies treat for athletes over 30, “The Pilates Purse.” It’s their Health and Fitness Package and includes a purse from Her Tern that has certificates for a Pilates “Boot Camp,” Rolfing Session and Acupuncture Treatment. OK, guys 30 and over will have a chance for something cool for you too. Call it a Tool Box Kit….contents to be determined but worth while. Both will be randomly drawn from the finishers of the 5 K. Yes younger age groups will have neat stuff too.

The Aurora Show is also back as our Registration Sponsor and will have lots of door prizes plus the reduced entry fee to their spectacular show at the PAC with the presentation of a race bib from any event. We are also working on a special treat that may be announced in the next newsletter stay tune.

Kaladi Brothers Coffee Company is helping us “Go Green” with Sustainable Running Swag Bags. Very cool look for recycling of cups at water stops too! Every little bit helps the planet.

Aide station sponsors include Joint Effort Physical Therapy, Arctic Rose Gallery, and Covy Cafe. We can use more, so please contact me at my email mghalko@yahoo.com And yes, it’s true, our shirts will be technical in 2008!! SWEET!!

Finally, let’s kick off the season with some fun with our hero sponsor HUMPYS. Join me on April 30th 7:00 PM at their Great Alaska Ale House, informal fun.... and music starts at 9:00. Drop me an email if you plan to attend. Yes, there will be some door prizes. Keep Striding and Smiling.

Mike Halko BWLR Race Director.