"Beat the Bear" JA 5K Fun Run/Walk

Join Junior Achievement of Alaska at this family friendly fun run/walk and raise funds and awareness for financial literacy. Participants can try and "beat the bear" to win a prize!

Race Details

9am – Saturday August 3 2024

Ship Creek Trail (Meet at Ulu Factory Parking Lot)

Downtown Anchorage AK

Runner Options

• Adult Timed - $25
• Youth Timed (ages 11-18)- $10
• Kid's Race (untimed) (ages 10 and under)- Free

Registered runners will receive a bib timing eligibility to win prizes.

Wave Descriptions

Timed Runners – 5k route along Ship Creek. All timed runners will start at the same time. Any individuals who wish to earn an OFFICIAL TIME and prizes MUST register for the Timed Runners Wave.

Kids Wave -  The Kids Wave is for kids under the age of 11 who want to join in for the race! The kids course is .529K and is easy to follow for parents and family! 

2024 Race Day Schedule

Race Details

9:00am – Saturday August 3 2024

Ship Creek Trail (Meet at Ulu Factory Parking Lot)

Downtown Anchorage AK

*Off street parking for the event*

Registered runners will receive a bib timing and eligibility to win prizes.

2024 Race Day Schedule

8:00 AM - Registration

9:00 A.M. Kids Wave -  The Kids Wave is for kids under the age of 11 who want to join in for the race! The kids course is .529K and is easy to follow for parents and family! They will also be racing a person dressed in a bear costume for our new featured event “Beat the Bear”. Runners who cross the finish before the bear will receive a commemorative gift!

9:05 AM - Adult Timed Runners Wave - 5k route along Ship Creek. All timed runners will start at the same time. Any individuals who wish to earn an OFFICIAL TIME and prizes MUST register for the Timed Runners Wave.

10:00 AM - Award's Ceremony

***Race Day Schedule subject to change.

2024 Bib Pick Up

August 1 & 2 2024

12 PM - 7 PM

Junior Achievement of Alaska office

639 W Intl Airport Rd Ste 38

Anchorage AK 99518

Host or Publisher Junior Achievement of Alaska