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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines--BWLR Travel Partner

Alaska Airlines is pleased to offer discounts to attendees of the 2012 Big Wild Life Runs. There is a 5% discount off all published fares to Anchorage, AK, from any Alaska Airlines intra-Alaska, U.S., or Canadian city for travel dates August 11 to August 25, 2012. To take advantage of these discounts online at www.alaskaair.com, simply use the e-certificate code "ECMA70" in the Flights Quick Search box.

You may also call the Alaska Airlines Group and Meetings Desk at 1-800-445-4435, or your travel agent and reference ID number MA70. There is no booking fee when booking on alaskaair.com, however, a $15.00 ticketing fees will apply for bookings made by calling into the Group Desk.

Download the Alaska Airlines Big Wild Life Runs flyer.

Hotel Captain Cook--VIP Host Hotel

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.

The Hotel Captain Cook is 2 blocks from the Big Wild Life Runs start/finish line.

Hilton Anchorage

Located in the heart of Downtown Anchorage, 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 2 blocks from the Big Wild Life Runs start/finish line.

A block of rooms at special rates have been reserved for August 13, 2012 - August 23, 2012. Click here for more info or to reserve a room.

Marriott Anchorage Downtown

Rising from the heart of the city's dynamic business district, the Anchorage Marriott Downtown is one block from the Dena'ina Convention Center and close to many shops, restaurants and points of interest. The hotel is 2 blocks from the Big Wild Life Runs start/finish line.


Anchorage Weather and Climate

Average low/high temperature in August: 50/64 degrees F. Average precipitation in August: 2.89 inches. August 19, 2012 (race day!): Sunrise at 6:18 am; Sunset at 9:48 pm; day length is 15 hours 30 minutes.

Wildlife

Moose and bears live in the Anchorage bowl and surrounding mountains. They are powerful, wild animals, and should NEVER be approached. To see them safely, visit the Alaska Zoo in Anchorage or the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Portage. That said, wildlife watching is a favorite Alaskan activity, and besides the large mammals, the region is home to all kinds of birds and smaller critters. Keep your eyes open and have your camera ready!

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