Welcome to the 27th Alaska 10K Classic Road Race

This is one of the oldest active road races in Alaska. The ‘10K Classic’ has a rich racing history with participation by a number of famous runners. Don Clary holds the record time for this race, 28:35 set in 1987. In 1986, Alberto Salazar, who won the 1982 Boston Marathon and was on the 1980 Olympics team, came in second to Don in this race with a time of 29:26. In 1990 at the peak of its popularity, this race had nearly 1000 participants. Our long term goal is to get back to this level of participation.

The Alaska 10K Classic Road Race is a benefit for Special Olympics Alaska and is hosted by Peak Performers Track Club. All funds that this race is able to generate through sponsor donations and race entry fees, in excess of the cost of putting on this race, go to Special Olympics Alaska (SOA). This past year the race raised $10,000.00 for SOA, with about 460 entrants. In addition to the premier 10K race, there is also a 5K race. Both races will be chip-timed races.

Entry Fees and Registration
The race entry fee is $30, except $25 for active military. There is an additional fee of $5 for all late registrations.

It is highly encouraged that registrants sign up using https://registration.strands.com/alaska-10k-classic. There will be no additional fee for signing up online. Online registration ends midnight, Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

All mail-in entries must be postmarked by Monday, August 1, 2011. Please mail paper entries and checks to Dan Baldwin, 1401 K Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. Make checks payable to AK 10K Classic.

Entry forms may be dropped off at Skinny Raven Sports through Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

Late registration will be held during bib pickup on Thursday, August 4, 2011, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Skinny Raven Sports; and on race day from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moseley Sports Center on the APU campus. Late 5K registrations will also be taken on race day at the finish line before 9:30 a.m. There is an additional fee of $5 for late registration.

Bib, Chip, and T-Shirt Pick-up

Bibs, chips, and shirts may be picked up on Thursday, August 4, 2011, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Skinny Raven Sports (800 H Street) and for the 10K racers on race day from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moseley Sports Center on the APU campus and for the 5K entrants you can pick up yours at the finish line on the Anchorage Park Strip.

The T-shirts this year are short sleeve Brooks Tech shirts. They also will come in womens sizes this year!

Chip Timing

After struggling over a number of years with bandits, resolving timing discrepancies and delayed timing results, the AK 10K Classic race committee decided to try chip timing in 2009. We will use chip timing again in 2011. Entrants will return their chips in the finishing chute after finishing their race. Anyone who registers and is issued a chip is responsible for returning that chip even if they do not race. If they do not return their chip, they will be charged $25. We're looking forward to an efficient and smooth timing program this year, and subsequent quickly listed and accurate times, plus awards within 30 to 60 minutes of finishing.

Parking--10 K

Limited parking is available near the start at Alaska Pacific University, with possible additional parking on the adjacent University of Alaska campus. Carpooling is encouraged to minimize traffic and parking congestion.

Parking--5K

5K entrants are encouraged to park near the finish line area (west end of Delaney Park Strip) and walk the 4-5 blocks to the race start at Elderberry Park, W 5th Avenue and N Street.

Warm Up

Warm ups, jackets, or other clothing will be transported to the finish.

Safety

For safety, no pets, bicycles, or roller blades are allowed in the race.

Buses

Buses will start returning runners to APU @ 11:00 am leaving from the west end of the Parkstrip. Last bus will leave at approximately 1:00 p.m..

Non-Registered Runners/Bandits

There will be security to ensure that bandits do not cross the finish line.

Results

Results will be submitted to the Anchorage Daily News and placed on the www.10kclassic.com web site.

Awards

There will be an awards ceremony and random prize drawings on the Delaney Parkstrip near the race finish starting around 10:30 -11:00 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top 3 men and women in each 5 year age group in both the 10K and 5K races.