Anchorage Running Club's Big Wild Life Runs

Welcome to Big Wild Life Runs, the Anchorage Running Club's premier event of the year! This year’s Big Wild Life Runs will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2009. The money raised from this event supports the Club’s mission to promote healthy lifestyles through running and walking. There were more than 1,800 participants last year.

Join us for this year’s event and let’s make 2009 a fun and fantastic year for the Anchorage Running Club’s Big Wild Life Runs. Remember to register on or before April 30, 2009, to guarantee your t-shirt size selection. Even though registration fees increase on May 1, the Anchorage Running Club’s Big Wild Life Runs are still priced well below outside races for similar distances. Your entry ensures a quality long-sleeve, technical shirt; coupons at local stores; chip timing; marathon and half marathon finisher medals; downtown street closure for over eight hours, awards; and much more!

Here are my top 10 reasons you should race in one of the Big Wild Life Runs:

10	A late season event to set your personal record in the Humpy's Marathon, Skinny Raven Half-Marathon, or the Snow City Cafe 5K.
9	A community, family friendly event.
8	Kid's 2K Dinosaur Run, and yes, look for Mr. Bones.
7	Nordic walkers welcome.
6	Marathon relay competition promotes teamwork.
5	Radical technical shirts for 5K, half marathon, and marathon races. The marathon shirt is pictured.
4	Beyond cool hats and finisher medals for the Alaska Museum of Natural History's Run with the Dinosaurs 2K.
3	Enjoy the great start and finish in scenic downtown Anchorage on Sixth Avenue across from Humpy's and the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts.
2	Your opportunity to support the Anchorage Running Club's sole fundraiser, which enables the Club to support numerous fitness events in the community and scholarships.
1	Have fun with friends and family, and meet new people, in the last big run in Anchorage before the State Fair.

The Anchorage Running Club presents the 2009 Big Wild Life Runs . . .