Latest Events in Anchorage(August Updated)

The race is out-and-back and starts and finishes at the intersection of 6th Avenue and F Street adjacent to Town Square Park. The route showcases the area's excellent scenery. From downtown Anchorage, runners will run along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and then along the Chester Creek Trail. En route runners will pass many stunning beauty spots including Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park, Postmark Drive and Point Woronzof. Our Marathon, Marathon Walk, and Marathon Relay USATF certified course has a few rolling hills and great views of the Aleutian Range, the Alaska Range, and the Chugach Mountains. Throw in a possible encounter with a moose or bear and you'll depart with the full Alaska experience! This Boston Marathon qualifier race has been chosen as the 2016 RRCA Western Regional Marathon Championship.

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Anchorage Market transforms seven acres of downtown Anchorage into Alaska's most vibrant weekend gathering place, attracting over 300 vendors every Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. This free, family-friendly market blends authentic Alaskan handicrafts, a diverse culinary experience, and local artisan culture into a grand outdoor shopping and cultural feast. Local artisans showcase Alaska's cutting-edge creativity with handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, locally designed clothing, and unique handicrafts, perfectly embodying the spirit of this "last frontier." Unlike typical farmers' markets, Anchorage Market focuses on handcrafted goods and prepared foods, offering visitors a unique shopping experience where they can find truly Alaskan treasures while supporting local creators and small businesses.

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The 6th Annual West High Alumni Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Anchorage Golf Course on O’Malley Rd. This highly anticipated event aims to support the children's outdoor skating programs of the Anchorage Skate Club, a 501(c)(3) charity that has been providing quality outdoor skating programs to children in Anchorage since 2011. By participating in this tournament, you can contribute to the success of these programs and help children from all backgrounds enjoy winter activities while learning skating skills. The tournament format will be a scramble, and it is open to any West High Hockey Alumni, Family, Staff, and Friends. The field limit is set at 72 players, so be sure to register before the September 12th deadline. Check-in will take place between 11:30 and 12:30, with a shotgun start promptly at 12:30. The entry fee is $130 for individuals and $475 for a foursome, which includes 18 holes, range balls, and a shared golf cart. Exciting competition prizes, including Closest-to-Pin, Longest Drive, and Top Three Teams, await the participants, along with draw prizes. To complete your registration, please send the Team Name/Individual Player Names along with a contact email or phone number to anchorageskateclub@hotmail.com after paying the entry fees. If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to Anchorage Skate Club and include your Team Name/Individual Player Names. Mail the check to Anchorage Skate Club, PO Box 92332, Anchorage, AK 99509. For corporate sponsorship opportunities, the Anchorage Skate Club offers Tee/Hole Sponsorship for $275 per hole. Your company or organization logo/name will be prominently displayed at the selected tee box, providing great exposure. Contact anchorageskateclub@hotmail.com for multiple hole sponsorships and more details. For any further inquiries, please contact anchorageskateclub@hotmail.com. We look forward to your participation in this meaningful event.