Travel and Lodging Information

Alaska Airlines. We are pleased to have Alaska Airlines as our travel sponsor. Alaska Airlines is offering the following discount:

Travel Discount: 7% discount off any published fare to Anchorage, Alaska from any US or Canadian Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air city.

VALID TRAVEL DATES: August 7, 2010 through August 21, 2010

HOW TO BOOK: To take advantage of these discounts online at www.alaskaair.com, simply use e-certificate code ECMA02 in the Flights Quick Search box or by calling the Alaska Airlines Group and Meetings Desk at 1-800-445-4435, or your travel agent and reference ID number MA02. There is no booking fee when booking on AlaskaAir.com, however, a $15.00 ticketing fee will apply for bookings made by calling into the Group Desk. Download the Alaska Airlines flyer for more information.

Ramada Anchorage Downtown located at 115 East 3rd Avenue is offering a special rate for out of town runners from August 12 to August 15, 2010. The rate is $139.00 + tax, single or double occupancy. Contact the hotel to reserve your room. Telephone 907-272-7561 or 866-RAMADA7. Visit the hotel's web site.

With the unveiling of a $20 million renovation in 2008, the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel & Spa now boasts the finest lodging in Anchorage. Located with the city’s attractions – businesses, restaurants, and shopping – within walking distance, this prominent landmark is an ideal base for exploring the city. Please check the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa's web site for special rates.

Hotel Captain Cook is our VIP lodging sponsor. Rooms & suites located in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska. Each of the Hotel Captain Cook’s 547 luxury accommodations of rooms and suites offer a stunning view, whether it’s of the neighboring Cook Inlet or the Chugach Mountains. Captain Cook is Alaska's member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Located in the heart of Downtown Anchorage, Alaska, the Hilton Anchorage hotel stands out for its convenience and comfort. This Anchorage, AK hotel is just a 10 minute drive from Ted Stevens International Airport, one block from the Alaska Railroad Depot and within walking distance of the Anchorage Convention District. Reservations can be made through www.hiltonanchorage.com or by calling 1-800-245-2527. Use group code "BWLR".

The Anchorage Marriott Downtown is pleased to offer all Big Wildlife Runs attendees the discounted rate of $189.00 from 08/13/10 to 08/16/10. For reservations, please visit us online at www.marriott.com/ancdt and use the group code “BWRBWRA” or call us direct at 1-800-228-9290 and refer to the Big Wildlife Runs room block. To get your discounted group rate, reservations must be made by 07/14/10.

ABC Motorhomes and Car Rentals is providing start/finish line support. For over 25 years, ABC Motorhome & Car Rentals has been providing excellent products to customers that include Anchorage motorhome rental, Alaska van rental, and camper rental for AK RV.

The Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau has a complete list of Anchorage and Alaska lodging. Please visit their web site.

The Municipality has an extensive web site with a lot of information about Anchorage. Please visit the Municipality of Anchorage's web site.

View Runner's World Article -- On the Road Anchorage (pdf).