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Fairbanks Sports Calendar 2007

Note dates, where not yet updated.

Use date links to move quickly to the month in which you are interested. Information is not available to update all, so check date to see if for this year or last. Also below are links to specific sports where available.

Alaska Public Lands site has a recreation report for outdoor sports on their home page that is frequently updated. Check before you go.

Starting October, 2000, we dropped schedules for high school sports, since they are available from the schools themselves. This should make our page load a little faster.

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

Fairbanks Sports
Baseball, Bowling, Cycling, Figure Skating, Golf, H.S. Baseball, H.S. Softball, H.S. Track & Field, Raquetball, Running, Skeet Shooting, Skiing, Softball, Tennis, Trapshooting, Volleyball Youth Hockey. Due to frequent changes, the links below may not work. We gave up on presenting every event (there are hundreds!) and now attempt to point you in the right direction by listing their URLs when they exist.

January

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Dog mushing races, see our Dog Mushing Calendar or http://www.sleddog.org.

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Fairbanks Curling Club, Celebrated "100 Years And Still Rockin'" in 2005. Curling is the oldest organized sport in Fairbanks! http://www.curlfairbanks.org (907) 452-3984 Peggy Martin, akhouse@alaska.com

Fairbanks Ice Dogs (hockey) see their website schedule.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Skate With U.S. Skating School, Big Dipper Ice Arena, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30-5:15 PM and UAF Ice Arena, Saturdays, 11:30-12:15 PM. Visit the Fairbanks Figure Skating Club website for more information www.youthsports.com/members/ffsc or call Lynn at 456-4388. Top

February

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Dog mushing races, see our Dog Mushing Calendar or http://www.sleddog.org.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs (hockey) see their website schedule.

Fairbanks Figure Skating Club, online at http://www.youthsports.com/members/ffsc. Information: 452-5626.

Winter Gear Swap UAF Wood Center. Information: 474-6027.

Junior Yukon Quest (2/2 & 3/08) 170-mile race, mushers age 14 through 17. Runs from Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs and back. http://www.yukonquest.com (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@mosquitonet.com

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

UAF Nanooks Hockey http://www.GoNanooks.com (907) 474-7205 info@GoNanooks.com

Tesoro Iron Dog Gold Rush Classic (2/10/08) World's longest snow machine race usually from Wasilla to Nome to Fairbanksor in reverse order. The course is nearly 2,000 miles long. Sponsored by Tesoro. (907) 563-4414. irondog@ptialaska.net, http://www.irondog.org/.

"The purpose of the Tesoro Iron Dog is to provide reliable, consistent, safe and honorable cross-country snowmobile racing and recreational riding in Alaska. This is a team race, consisting of two (2) persons and two (2) snowmobiles (track driven and ski steered). The Trail Class teams may include three (3) or more persons, but each person must have their own machine. The Pro & Masters Class runs from Wasilla to Nome and then finishes in Fairbanks in even numbered years and runs from Fairbanks to Nome and finishes in Wasilla in odd numbered years. The routing may be changed at the discretion of the board. The routes for Trail Class teams will be determined on a year-to-year basis. Drivers will display honor and integrity throughout all of their involvement with the race. These snowmobilers will brave subzero cold, bad visibility, and deep snow to push their snowmobiles and bodies to the limits to reach the finish line. It is the World’s Longest Snowmobile Race, and it is a true test of machine and driver. The Tesoro Iron Dog Pro, Masters & Trail Class driver will always treat Race Officials with respect and their decisions will be final. Each participant is required to read both the Iron Dog rules and general rules of the ISRA (International Snowmobile Racing Association

Yukon Quest 300 (2/7/08) 300-mile qualifying race for the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. This race provides mushers an opportunity to test their dogs and their mushing skills while traveling some of the most beautiful and challenging miles of the Yukon Quest Trail. The 2006 trail went out onto the Yukon River for 25 miles where the drivers came to a small cabin generously being made available to the Yukon Quest by Doug Dills. When a Yukon Quest 300 driver reached this "turnaround point" they were required to check in and then they could continue on the 25 mile return leg to the finish in Circle City, Alaska. http://www.yukonquest.com (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@mosquitonet.com

Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race (2/9/08) 1 p.m. Downtown Fairbanks to Whitehorse, Canada 1,000-mile (1,600 km) sled dog race between Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Follows early gold rush and mail trails along the Yukon River on rugged North Country terrain. This international race alternates the start: Fairbanks on even-numbered years, Whitehorse on odd-numbered years. First mushers can be expected to cross the Finish Line in Whitehorse on or about Feb. 25.

"The 2007 Yukon Quest was a cold-weather, endurance run, almost from start to finish. Temperatures along the trail were reported as low as -55 F (-48 C) and rarely climbed above -10 F (-23 C). Lance Mackey ran a near-perfect race, gauging the abilities of his dogs and adjusting to the changes in trail and temperatures. His total run time of 10 days, 2 hours and 37 minutes established a new Yukon Quest time record for running the 1,000 mile trail between Whitehorse and Fairbanks, knocking over 1/2 day off the previous record from 1995."

http://www.yukonquest.com (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@mosquitonet.com.

Special Notice: Starting in 2000, there were 2 more races added. The Yukon Quest sponsored The Yukon 250 at 4 P.M. the same day. This race from Fairbanks to Circle City serves primarily as a qualifier race for the Yukon Quest, and the Iditarod, which is always held the first Saturday in March. The trail takes mushers over the scenic Eagle and Rosebud Summits. The very next day, the Yukon Quest is sponsored the Junior Yukon Quest for mushers ages 14-17. This race started at 10 A.M. and was a long distance race of 120 miles to Chena Hot Springs Resort. For more information, call (907) 452-7954, fax (907) 452-7959.

UAF Nanooks Hockey http://www.GoNanooks.com (907) 474-7205 info@GoNanooks.com

Gold Run (2/16, 17/08) 11 a.m. The Interior's first championship dog race of the season. Mushers' Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Start and finish will be at the Jeff Studdert Race Grounds, 4 Mile Farmers Loop Rd. (907) 488-1357. Admission: Free. 2-dog skijoring, 6-dog, and 10-dog classes. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. http://www.sleddog.org, (907) 457-6874. adma@sleddog.org

From the ADMA website: "The Gold Run is held on the third weekend in February and marks the beginning of the championship race season in Fairbanks. By this time, many mushers from the Lower 48, Canada, and Europe have arrived in Alaska and are ready to test their dogs against the top mushers in the world on the fastest and best maintained trails in the world. The Gold Run typically has some of the largest competitive fields of any sprint race in Alaska.

"The 10-dog format was adopted to attract both 8-dog and open class mushers and foster competition among mushers who do not often compete against each other. Sponsors of the Gold Run over the years have included Alaska Feed, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, Eagle Pak, and more recently Wells Fargo Bank and Annamaet Petfoods.

"The Gold Run has taken over the date on the ADMA race calendar that was occupied in the early years by the Women's North American Championship and later by the Mini North American Championship. The Women's NAC was an open class event held annually from 1952–1976 and again in 1981. Its replacement, the Mini NAC, was a 10-dog race open to both men and women. The format was similar to the Women's NAC, with three heats of 10, 10 and 14 miles. The Mini NAC was run 1978–79 and 1982–84.

"In 1985, the race was shortened to two 12-mile heats. Then, in 1987, a new 6-dog class was added to the existing 10-dog format and the race acquired its present name, the Gold Run. In 1991, a 2-dog skijoring competition was added in which cross country skiers and their dogs race as teams. In 2005, a 4-dog sled class was added to give Interior 4-dog mushers enough races to qualify for national ranking. "

World Ice Art Championships (2/26/08 through 3/23/08). International sculptors produce larger-than-life works of art from Fairbanks ice. The Fairbanks event, the World Ice Art Championships, has grown to a month long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions, and the accompanying kids park, attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors from Alaska and all over the world. Public viewing will run from 2/26 until 3/23 or until the ice melts, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with them all finished and lit up). The Kids Park is ready for sliding fun from February 26 - March 25, 2007, Professional Competition - Artists at work - February 27 - March 9. Admission is: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 children 6-12. Under 6 is free. Season passes are $15 adults, $5 children. In the past, a family season pass was $50 but they have not mentioned that yet this year. There is an excellent description of this competition at their website (follow link on the page linked to above), including photos of recent winners. In Ice Park on Phillips Field Road, (907) 451-8250. http://www.icealaska.com, E-mail iceart@icealaska.com

The Flint Hills Resources Kids Park from February 26 - March 23.
The Kids Park opened on February 26, the first day the park opened until the gates are closed for the final time on March 23. This four acres of Ice Park is like any playground, ONLY it is constructed entirely from ICE. There are slides and rides for all ages, challenging mazes, and life-sized sculptures of favorite animals, popular characters and toys to touch and climb on.

Single Block Classic, February 26 - 28

Single Block Awards, Meet the Sculptor, Sat., Mar. 1, 2008 - 4 PM
The Single Block Classic - ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26 and ends 60 hours later on Thursday, February 28 at 9 p.m. Teams are composed of one to two members. Each team is given one block of ice measuring 5’x 8’x 3.’ Once the ice block is positioned, the sculptors are have only people power to lift and position the huge blocks . Most work long hours, even around the clock, to complete their sculpture on time. The resulting 40 pieces are spectacular, some over 25 ft. tall. The finished pieces are then judged under white lights on Thursday night.

Multi-Block Classic, March 2-7, 2008

Multi-Block Awards Ceremony, Mar. 8, 2008, 8 PM
The Multi-Block Classic ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, and ends at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 7, or 132 hours later. Teams are composed of two to four sculptors that often work round the clock to complete their massive pieces. Each team is given 10 blocks of ice each block measures approximately 4ft x 6ftx 3ft. Artists receive the aid of heavy equipment and skilled operators to lift and position the ice.

The public gets rare opportunities to watch the artists, and holds its breath as the sculpture pieces are lifted and stacked into place. The sculptures created sometimes attain heights of more than 25 feet. Friday night, the sculptures are judged under white lights. Saturday, March 8 honors the finished pieces and recognizes winning artists. The natural refrigeration and shade maintains sculptures in pristine condition through the end of March.

Amateur Open Exhibition, Feb 27- Mar 14, 2008

Amateur Open Recognition, Mar. 15, 2008
The Amateur Open exhibition is an opportunity for artists to try out some ideas on a block of ice without the stress of competition. Contestants can register and sculpt on a flexible schedule. Teams usually consist of one to two sculptors. Participants under 16 years of age must have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult while they are working. The finished sculptures are illuminated with colored lights for the public to view. Sam's Club Amateur Open teams are recognized at the Jr. Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony on the Friday night after the sculpting time ends.

Junior World Ice Art Championship, Mar. 11-14, 2008

Junior World Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony, Sat, Mar. 15, 2008 - 8 PM

Junior World Ice Art Championship is for high school students enrolled in the 9th up to 12th grades. Teams are provided one ice block, 3’ x 5’x 4.’ The block weighs approximately 3,600 lbs. Once the ice block is placed, the sculpting team may not use motorized tools or equipment to move the block. Experienced artists are on hand to answer questions and offer technical assistance allowed within the competition guidelines. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category (Abstract and Realistic) Awards consist of scholarships and gift certificates.

View the finished sculptures 'TIL Sunday, MARCH 23 View over 180 sculptures. Join the fun at Kids Park. (907) 451-8250 Ice Park Closes Mar 23 at 10pm

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March

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Dog mushing races, see our Dog Mushing Calendar or http://www.sleddog.org.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs (hockey) see their website schedule.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Winter Training Runs 2000 (every Wednesday) 6-8 Miles. 6:00 p.m., UAF Patty Center, Scott McCrea , (907) 455-4356 ( 907) 474-6848. Sponsored by: Running Club North. Hilly to rolling to flat courses, touring the local neighborhoods.

International Federation of Sled Dog Sports World Championships Mushers gather from 27 member countries after competing for a slot in this international competition, held every two years on an alternating continent.

Fairbanks Winter Carnival- (3/1/08). Winter Carnival Kick-Off at Pioneer Park Theater. This celebration of winter has been transferred from the Chamber of Commerce to Ice Alaska, and now appears to encompass anything at all that happens in March. (907) 452-1105. Follow the link above (Fairbanks Winter Carnival) for lots more information & full schedule. 456-6485 ext 226 for more info.

World Ice Art Championships (2/27 through 3/25/07). International sculptors produce larger-than-life works of art from Fairbanks ice. Public viewing will run from 3/10 until the ice melts, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with them all finished and lit up). The Kids Park is ready for sliding fun from February 27 - March 25, 2007, Professional Competition - Artists at work - February 27 - March 9. Admission is: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 children 6-12. Under 6 is free. Season passes are $15 adults, $5 children. In the past, a family season pass was $50 but they have not mentioned that yet this year. There is an excellent description of this competition at their website (follow link on the page linked to above), including photos of recent winners. In Ice Park on Phillips Field Road, (907) 451-8250. http://www.icealaska.com, E-mail iceart@icealaska.com

	Feb 27 - Mar. 9, 2007 - Watch the ARTISTS as they create their ice sculptures!
	- 8 PM - -Single Block Lighting/Awards Ceremony.
	at 8 PM - Multi-Block Lighting/ Awards Ceremony. All pieces are finished and lighted on March 10!
	March 10 - 25, 2007 - View the FINISHED SCULPTURES from 10 AM - 10 PM.
	Feb 27 - March 25, 2007 - Flint Hills Resources Kids Park

Iditarod 2008 (3/1/08) Will be departing Anchorage March 1, and arriving in Nome March 10 through 19th, 2008

Limited North American Championship Sled Dog Race (3/7-9/08) 11:00 am. Mushers' Hall on Farmers Loop Road, Free admission. As many as 80 teams from around the state and the world compete in skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, and 8-dog classes. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. (907) 457-6874, http://www.sleddog.org, E-mail adma@sleddog.org

Jeff Studdert Passenger Race (3/12/08) 1:00 pm. Mushers' Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Dog teams consist of one dog for every 40 pounds combined weight of musher and passenger. (907) 457-6874, http://www.sleddog.org E-mail is adma@sleddog.org

GCI Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race (3/14-16/08) 1:00 pm. The GCI Open North American Championship (ONAC) is the premiere sled dog sprint race in the world, attracting the top sprint mushers from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan. The three day race is run every year in March from downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, with heats of 20 miles the first two days, and a grueling 30-mile heat on the final day. This race has the distinction of being the oldest continuously run sled dog race of any kind in the world. First run in 1946, the 2007 race will be the 62nd running. Open class championship: mushers may use an unlimited number of dogs in their team. For more information: http://www.sleddog.org/races/onac/index.html. Souvenirs available. (907) 457-6874 http://www.sleddog.org, E-mail, adma@sleddog.org

Hockey with the Arctic Lions For more information, visit http://www.usahockey.com or http://www.arcticlions.com (907) 479-3880

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April

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Fairbanks Curling Club, Celebrated "100 Years And Still Rockin'" in 2005. Curling is the oldest organized sport in Fairbanks!The curling season starts the first of October and goes through the first week of April http://www.curlfairbanks.org (907) 452-3984 Peggy Martin, akhouse@alaska.com

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Interior Girls Softball Association registration this month. Register at Mt. McKinley Bank at 531 3rd. Avenue or Fred Meyer West parking lot. Registration forms available until April 29. $5 late fee for registration after April 29. For more information, call 456-3371 or email tym@gvea.com.

Golden Heart Softball Association (softball for adults) registration this month. For more information, call (907) 452-6768, or visit their web site.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs (hockey) see their website schedule.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

The 73rd International Bonspiel (4/3-6/08) 7 p.m. "A Global Warming Barbeque" Fairbanks Curling Club, Admission: Team fee $200 and April 1 is the deadline to register. Curling is the oldest organized sport in Fairbanks! The curling season starts the first of October and goes through the first week of April. http://www.curlfairbanks.org (907) 452-3984 Peggy Martin, akhouse@alaska.com

Chena Hot Springs Resort Centennial Dog Sled Passenger Race (4/1, 2/05) 11 a.m. Downtown Fairbanks to Chena Hot Springs Resort Chena Hot Springs Resort celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Swan Brothers finding relief in the healing waters east of Fairbanks. The 2-day dog sled passenger race will start in downtown Fairbanks and run to the resort, spending the night at a predetermined location. A $10,000 total purse proposed. Winner will not be judged on speed, but on authenticity of costume, sled, gear and dogs. Each entrant must have a passenger in the sled and both passenger and driver must be a minimum of 18 years of age. http://www.chenahotsprings.com, (907) 451-8104

Beat Beethoven 5K (4/9/05) Running Club North, 5K. Saturday, 10 a.m. at UAF Patty Center. Does your heart beat faster when you hear Beethoven’s 5th Symphony? Then register for the Beat Beethoven 5K Run, celebrating its 11th year! Participants who finish the course around the UAF campus before the last note of the symphony will receive a voucher good for admission to any Fairbanks Symphony or Arctic Chamber Orchestra season concert. This fundraiser is fun for the whole family—runners, joggers, and walkers are all welcome. Hilly loop course on UAF campus roads. Sponsored by: Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, Fund raiser for Fairbanks Symphony; Entry Fee - TBA; T-shirts for first entrants. Call the Symphony Office at 474-5733 for more information.

Arctic Man Ski and Snow-Go Classic- (4/9-13/08) This is a high-speed race where snow machine drivers pull skiers uphill on a 5 mile (8 km) course, then skiers race downhill. It is a good test of the strength of the athletes and the horsepower of the snowmobiles. "The Arctic Man is one of the World's Toughest Downhill Ski races, and an exciting snowmobile race, all in one. The skier begins at a summit elevation of 5,800 feet and drops 1700 feet in less than two mile to the bottom of a narrow canyon where he meets up with his snowmobiling partner. The snowmobiler meets the skier, on the go, with a tow rope and pulls the skier 2 1/4 miles uphill at top speeds of up to 86 mph. The skier and the snowmobile then separate and the skier goes over the side of the second mountain and drops another 1200 feet to the finish line."

A two-hour drive south from Fairbanks at Summit Lake, Alaska. Call for times. (907) 456-2626, fax (907) 456-2626. arcticmn@alaska.net This is the 20th Annual race. They have published their schedule for the next 3 years too!

Arctic Man Schedule 2008

23th Annual Arctic Man
    April 9^th - 13^th, 2008
    Race Day April 11^th, 2008
    Backup Race Day April 12th,13th, 2008

Annual Beat Beethoven 5k Fundraising Run (4/14/07) 10 a.m., UAF Patty Center. Participants who finish the course around the UAF campus before the last note of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony will receive a voucher good for admission to any Fairbanks Symphony or Arctic Chamber Orchestra concert. This fundraiser is fun for the whole family—runners, joggers, and walkers are all welcome. Not an athlete? They also welcome volunteers to staff the course with their radios. http://www.fairbankssymphoy.org (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbankssymphony.org

Fairbanks Outdoor Show (4/20-22/07) Friday 2-8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Carlson Center. Admission: $4 general admission; children 12 and under, free. The Carlson Center, in conjunction with Aurora Productions, presents the Fairbanks Annual Outdoor Show. The 3-day event will feature a trade show, seminars and presentations on all types of outdoor activities, from jet skis to 3-wheelers, hiking boots to guided tours. http://www.fairbanksevents.com/ (907) 451-7800, Contact, Angie Spear or Kristin Bayer

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May

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Golden Heart Softball Association (softball for adults) begins play this month. For more information, call (907) 452-6768, or visit their web site.

Women's Training Runs 2002 (every Tuesday) 6:00 p.m. West Valley High School Track, Geist Road. Bruce Miller (907) 459-2012. Track work & intervals; season-long individual training programs. All abilities welcome. See their Training Schedule for this summer's weekly workout schedule. Sponsored by: Running Club North.

Men's Training Runs 2002 (every Tuesday) 6:30 p.m. West Valley High School Track, Geist Road. Track work & intervals; season-long individual training programs, all abilities welcome. Check the Training Schedule for this summer's weekly workout schedule. Kat Betters, (907) 457-2936. Sponsored by: Running Club North.

Chena River Run Bib Pickup (5/3/03) at Alaskaland, 10 a.m. Actual race held 5/11/01. More information, Cathy Allen (907) 456-7888., Terry Strle, (907) 452-7211x22.

Breadline Spring-a-Thon 10K Run/5K Walk (5/4/02) Race to benefit the Breadline Soup Kitchen. Pioneer Park (Alaskaland). Registration 9:00 a.m. $5 entry fee. Runners/Walkers begin at 9:30 a.m.

Celebrate National Drinking Water Week (5/4/05) Entertainment, handouts, prizes, and refreshments at the Golden Heart Utilities Water Treatment Plant, 1304 1st Avenue. Registrationfor the walk/run is $10. Register at 3691 Cameron St., Suite 201 or go to http://www.akwater.com (907) 479-3118.

	Activities begin 5 p.m.
	14th Annual 5K Water Walk & Run, 6:30 p.m.

Slow Pitch tryouts (5/7/00) Interior Girls Softball Association. Play begins this month. $5 late fee for registration after April 29. All games are on IGSA Fields behind the Armory. For more information, call 456-3371 or email tym@gvea.com.

Safe Spoke'n (5/6/01) A family bike ride series. Kick off ride is 5/6 at 2 p.m. Starts and finishes at Alaskaland. Ride to Anne Wien Elementary and back (approx. 4 miles round trip). Snacks and Beverages, water bottle for every child. Safe Kids Work Book Bring the family, go for a ride, learn about safety. Helmets required for all rides. Info at 458-5585.

AWWMA Water Walk & Run 5K (5/8/02) Running Club North, 5K. Golden Heart Water Plant, 1304 First Avenue. $10 entry fee ($15 after 4:30 PM May 3); includes T-shirt for first 280 to register. Prizes, drawings after the race. Bib pickup May 6, 8 AM-6:30 PM, Utilities Services of Alaska, 3691 Cameron Ave. #201 (behind Sourdough Sam's and University Car Wash) Complete details including printable Registration form on the Utilities Services of Alaska website

22nd Annual Chena River Run (5/8/04) Running Club North, 5K Wood River Elementary School to the Princess Hotel. Williams Cup Series event # 1. Mostly flat point-to-point course, through University West and over the Chena River bridge, on local roads, bike paths, & sidewalks . Bib pickup Saturday May 3, at Alaskaland, 10 a.m. Advance registration; Tentative Entry Fees - $10 thru 5/4; $15 thru 5/10; $20 Day Of Race. Meet at Woodriver Elementary at 10 a.m. Information Hotline, (907) 452-6046. Cathy Allen, (907) 456-7888, Terry Strle, (907) 452-7211 ext 22.

The Great Clean-up (5/8/04) When all Fairbanks turns out to pick up and clean up the public roadsides.

March of Dimes Walk America (5/12/01) Walk begins and ends at Alaskaland. Registration at 10:30 a.m. Information: (907) 456-6723, or 456-3659.

Murphy Dome Roam (5/18/03). Running Club North's 11 mile race beginning at the gravel pit at 8 mile Murphy Dome Rd., 9 a.m. Steep, hilly course on back roads, with a view (if you have time to enjoy it.) Potluck afterwards. For information, contact Donna Hawkins (907) 455-9017 or Dane Lanford: (907) 479-7230.

Hospitality House Run for Children (5/19/02). 5 k race starting at the UAF Patty Center. Course unknown, contact race director. Entry fee for this fundraiser is $20 and includes T-shirt, prizes. Sponsored by the Optimist Club. 10 a.m. Contact Ty Tigner, (907) 456-6445 or Chad Rowe, (907) 457-3811.

American Heart Walk (5/19/02) 10 a.m., location TBA. The American Heart Walk is a fun, non-competitive walking event designed to promote walking as a heart healthy exercise and raise funds to support the American Heart Association and it's research. Free.

Open Senior Bonspiel 5/20-23/05) Afternoons and evenings, Fairbanks Curling Club. Entry fee TBA Celebrating "100 Years and Still Rockin'" in 2005! The Open Senior Bonspiel invites men and women 55+ to join us May 20 through May 22 for curling in Fairbanks. Commemorative pins and shirts for all who participate. Come early or stay longer, and find out why we live here. Long summer nights, and lots of historical and cultural activities to explore. Come join us in the Land of the Midnight Sun. http://www.curlfairbanks.org (907) 474-9611

Arctic Thunder Live (5/27/05) 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:30) Carlson Center
Admission: Reserve seating $21-$41 (does not include service fees)
ALP Productions and Northern Fighting Championship Association presents Arctic Thunder. Tickets available at Box Office. (907) 451-7800

American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure (5/27/00) Starts and finishes at Pikes Landing. The family cycling event includes a 100K at 8 a.m., 50K at 9 a.m. and 25K at 10 a.m., utilizing the Johansen Expressway and Farmers Loop bike trail systems. Registration, fee and pledge information: (907) 457-1557.

All Comers Track Meet #1 (5/30/02) 100M to 5000M distances. Running Club North. First of four track meets. Individual events from 100 M to 5000 M, includes the Mile run. Meet 7 p.m. at the West Valley H.S. track on Geist Rd. Contact Jim Loftus (907) 479-8161.

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June

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

"Northern Inua," (6/1-8/31/02), a cultural performance based on traditional storytelling, dance and athletic presentations. Shows are daily 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet and see the athletes who perform Alaska Native traditional games, song and dance. Admission $6:50 adults, $4 youth, $2 children. UAF Museum (907) 474-7505.

Nenana River Daze, 6/2-4/06) held in Nenana, (about 60 miles from Fairbanks, take the Parks Highway). Features riverbank events (contests, food, arts & crafts, and a parade.). Kick off party 6pm -12 Midnight June 2. Carnival and parade at noon Saturday. Lots of activities for the whole family.

Tanana River Golf Classic (6/3/00) runs down the Tanana river and back, beginning at Pike's Waterfront Lodge and ending at Pike's Landing. Fred Aker, (907) 452-7447.

Fly-fishing Weekend (6/10-12/05) Friday 6-9 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1-8 pm Location: Friday, Gruening 413 on UAF Campus; Saturday and Sunday, in the field Admission: $60. Designed for the novice, this class includes fly tackle selection, skills, tactics and procedures for successful arctic grayling and stocked salmon fly-fishing. Equipment is provided. Profile: Local fly-fishing enthusiast Shann Jones can be found doing research for this class at various Fairbanks area rivers.

March for Jesus (6/12/02- We have not been given this year's date)

This is an annual state-wide march begun in conjunction with Jesus Day 2000. Area religious groups marched through downtown Fairbanks in the evening in 2002. This was the second largest annual parade in Fairbanks (Golden Days Parade is first). 2000's attracted 3,000 people. The route ended at Bicentennial park for a huge celebration, including a clown ministry. The events began long before the 6 pm starting time, however.

The theme in 2001 was "A day on earth as it is in Heaven - No child goes hungry, no child goes fatherless, and no one stands alone." In keeping with the theme, throughout the day churches did acts of kindness in the community. Plans include:

working at the blood bank, the rescue mission, and the food bank.

Flowers were delivered to all the patients in the hospital. Church volunteers will be going through the downtown area picking up litter, shoveling gravel, and in general, sprucing up the town.

The 2002 event included a March for Jesus inside the jail. A local priest facilitated the 3 separate marches that were required there.

The one mile 2002 March for Jesus in North Pope was in conjunction with North Pole's "Celebration." and took place at 3 pm, immediately following the Summer Fest Parade. Marchers met at Terry Miller Park and returned there for a concert of junior high and high school level bands.

The same day saw marches in Healy, Nenana, Delta, Minto, Tok, Tanana, Anchorage, and Gold King (the tiny trapping and mining settlement -population 14 - off the road to Anderson, that was the smallest community registered worldwide.). For more info on how to get involved, contact (907) 488-9126 or 372-1161.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament (6/11,12/05) All day at the Carlson Center. Put together your team and compete or just come watch. Courts will be set up outside at the Carlson Center. Sponsored by Sprite Co. http://www.threeonthree.org (907) 479-2626

Mosquito Meander (6/16/06) 5K Run & Walk. Get in shape for the Midnight Sun Fun Run! Flat loop course on local residential streets and Chena River bike path. Small entry fee, classy T-shirts. Meet at Pioneer Park (Alaskaland) 10 a.m. Contact Margaret Browne (907) 456-4729 or Kathi Martinez (907) 456-4729.

Summer Solstice Celebration (6/21/05). Celebrating the longest day of the year with music, shopping, crafts, special entertainment, and a downtown street fair. Many stores stay open until midnight. Organizers claim an estimated 20,000 participated in 1997. We find that hard to swallow, but it is still a big event and worth joining in. (907) 452-8671

Midnight Sun Baseball Game-(6/21/05) The Alaska Goldpanners baseball team, which has produced several major league players, play the night game without artificial lights, beginning at 10:30 p.m. at Growden Memorial Park (corner of Second Avenue and Wilbur Street.) The game in 2002 would be the 97th, and it is against the Ukiah, Calif., Victory Dons. Visit their web site for more information. (907) 451-0095. http://www.goldpanners.com (907) 451-0095

[Photo of Midnight Sun Fun Run was taken at 11 p.m. by
photographer Julie Coghill, reprinted here with permission.]

4th Annual Midnight Sun American Legion Baseball Tournament 6/22-24/01 . Times TBA. This year's tournament is scheduled to host teams from within Alaska. This group is not connected with the Goldpanners, but is made up of ages 16-18. You can find more information at their web site. or schmidt0@sprynet.com.

21st Annual Hugh Heacock Memorial Run (6/22/00) 5K and 10K hilly trail run on cross-country running and skiing trails. Meet at Birch Hill Recreation Area 7 p.m. Contact Guy Williams (907) 457-7432 or Bob Hildebrandt (907) 479-7335.

Midnight Sun Fun Run-(6/23/07). (25th Annual 10K run/walk) Beginning at 10 p.m., this race is run under the Midnight Sun (usually the third Saturday in June) starting at 10 p.m. at the University of Alaska, winding through residential areas, on a mostly flat course on local roads and bike paths and ending at Pioneer Park (formerly Alaskaland). The 10K race draws thousands of runners, walkers and costume- wearers, and bills itself as the "farthest north 10K run". You can register right up to race time, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the UAF Patty Center. Race day registration is $30. More information can be found at Running Club North's website or download entry info at http://www.midnightsunrun.org . Meet at the UAF Patty Center. Sponsored by lots of businesses and the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, this is a Williams Cup Series event #2. (907) 452-7211. Boy Scouts of America 907-452-1976. Tentative Entry Fees, June 17 - June 22, Everyone $15; Race Day, 4 p.m.-10 p.m. $30. T-shirts for all entrants Proceeds from the race benefit United Way of the Tanana Valley and local student athletes through scholarships. Info above is mainly from the 2006 race, so consult their site for the latest in costs, route, and times.

Yukon 800 Marathon ( 6/23,24/07). This high speed 800 mile riverboat race departs from Pike's Landing in Fairbanks at 11 a.m. and pauses in Galena (by way of the Chena, Tanana, and Yukon rivers). Racers overnight in Galena, leaving at 6 a.m. to return to Pike's Landing on Sunday (expected time of arrival, about 1 p.m.). Sponsored by the Fairbanks Outboard Association. Read about the year 2004 race on their website. (907) 459-2023.

Showdown at the Top of the World (6/24, 25/00) 3 on 3 state basketball tournament to benefit the Boy Scouts and the booster club for the Nanook men's basketball team, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Two major downtown streets will be converted in this first ever event. 100 to 150 teams of all ages and ability levels will be participating. Everyone from first graders shooting at an 8-foot basket to a team of players 42 and older are expected and welcomed.

There will be approximately 20 temporary courts set up on Second and Third Avenues between Cushman and Lacey Streets. Volunteers are building the backboards and frames. Applications are available at Carrs, Safeway, and the Boy Scout office. Fees range from $40 to $120. For information or to sponsor a court, call Mike Kramer at (907) 452-2626. A report on the year 2000 event can be found here.

All Comers Track Meet #3 (6/27/02) 100M to 5000M. Williams Cup Series event #3. Second of four track meets featuring the Williams Cup Mile. Running Club North. Meet 7 p.m. at the West Valley H.S. track on Geist Rd. Contact Jim Loftus (907) 479-5161. (or 8161??)

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July

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

"Northern Inua," (through 8/16/02), a cultural performance based on traditional storytelling, dance and athletic presentations. Shows are daily 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Meet and see the athletes who perform Alaska Native traditional games, song and dance. Admission $6:50 adults, $4 youth, $2 children. UAF Museum (907) 474-7505.

July 4th Celebration (7/4/05) All day at Pioneer Park. Community celebration including food, family activities, craft bazaar, entertainment, military colors ceremony, Air Force fly-over, and much more. (907) 459-1087 http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/parks&rec/pioneerpark

North Pole 4th of July Celebration (7/4/05) All day in North Pole. North Pole Community Summer Festival and Fourth of July Celebration. Festivities include entertainment, food, activities and a parade. Other activities-Mayor's Picnic, kid's fishing derby, and 5th Avenue Block Party. (907) 488-2242 http://www.fairnet.org/npcc/CommunityEventsIndex.htm

Williams Santa Claus Half Marathon (7/6/02) 9 a.m. Williams Petroleum Refinery, North Pole, 13.1 miles. 474-3600

12th Santa Claus Half Marathon (7/9/05) in North Pole. Interior Alaska's premier half-marathon. Run on road, dirt trails and bike paths. Awards and free barbecue for runners and volunteers following the race. Sponsored by Flint Hills Resources/ (907) 488-2741 http://www.runningclubnorth.org/rcn_mcup.htm

All Comers Track Meet #4 (7/11/02) 100M to 5000M distances. Running Club North. First of four track meets. Individual events from 100 M to 5000 M, includes the Mile run. Meet 7 p.m. at the West Valley H.S. track on Geist Rd. Contact Jim Loftus (907) 479-8161.

Nenana Whitewater Festival (7/15-16/00) Held on the Nenana River in Healy Canyon near Denali Park. Saturday at noon, a downriver race from Jonesville Bridge to Twin Rocks, followed by a whitewater kayak rodeo. Sunday, slalom race at noon at the Roostertail. (907) 451-0110.

Yukon Quest "Dawg Gone Canoe Race." (7/16/00) (907) 452-7954

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (7/18-21/07). Natives from Alaska, Pacific Northwest & Canada gather to compete in traditional athletic competitions, games and dances. Go here for the 2006 schedule. In 2005, the Olympics opened at 6 p.m. with the Race of the Torch, a 5-kilometer road race. Male and female winners earn the honor of lighting the WEIO torch. There are events scheduled all day Wednesday through Saturday, free to the public. There is a charge for evening events, which includes a potlatch. Traditional Native dancers perform throughout the games and each night. In 2006 the location is the Carlson Center. Phone: (907) 452-6646 e-mail: weio@weio.org

This is a major event, reserve rooms early if you plan to be in Fairbanks this week. (907) 452-6646.

Alaska Rugby Football Tourney, (7/18-19/00). The tournament will be at Newby Park in North Pole (off Newby Road). The tourney starts at 10 a.m. 7/18. Free admission. Follow the link for more information.

Safe Spoke'n (7/20/01) A family bike ride series. 5/6 ride was at 2 p.m., starting and finishing at Alaskaland. Rode to Anne Wien Elementary and back (approx. 4 miles round trip). We do not know if the other rides are the same or different. Snacks and Beverages, water bottle for every child. Safe Kids Work Book Bring the family, go for a ride, learn about safety. Helmets required for all rides. Info at 458-5585.

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August

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Fairbanks Racing Lions Drag Races (8/5-6/00) Fort Wainwright, 3 p.m. (907) 452-3833. (time trials at 10 am).

GCI/PTA Run (8/10/02) 10 a.m. Alaskaland 8K run/walk (907) 474-4242.

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September

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Sept. 21: 40th annual Equinox Marathon, 8 a.m. UAF Patty Center. 26.2 miles. 452-8351

41st Annual Equinox Marathon (9/15/07) 8 a.m., UAF Patty Center. 26.2 miles. This second hardest marathon in the U.S., attracts top runners from around the country. The First Hill Also featuring a 3-person relay team option, it is a tough, hilly marathon and relay race that takes racers over wooded trails, sometimes through mud or snow. (907) 452-8351. http://www.equinoxmarathon.org

[Equinox runners meet their first hill. Photo courtesy of Julie Coghill.]

Auto Racing, Bowling, College Cross Country, Figure Skating, Golf, Running, High School Cross Country, High School Football, High School Gymnastics, High School Rifle, High School Soccer, High School Swimming, High School Volleyball, Hockey, Racquetball, Skeet Shooting, Short Track Speed Skating, Softball, Tennis, Trapshooting.

Auto Racing: All the following take place at the Mitchell Raceway.

Bowling:

College Cross Country

Figure Skating, all at Big Dipper Ice Arena

Golf, all at the Fairbanks Golf and Country Club.

Hockey

Racquetball

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852. This month we present the highlights.

Skeet Shooting:

Short Track Speed Skating at the Polar Ice Arena.

Tennis: Racquets provided, no registration required. Events take place at the Fairbanks Athletic Club. Information 455-4301 or tennis@eagle.ptialaska.net

Trap Shooting: The following take place at the Fairbanks Trap Club, 6.5 Mile Old Steese Highway.

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October

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Bowling, Figure Skating, Running, Hockey, Skeet Shooting, Tennis, Trapshooting.

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Running races and walking events, check out the schedule at Running Club North, or call (907) 479-2852.

Tennis: Racquets provided, no registration required. Events take place at the Fairbanks Athletic Club. Information 455-4301 or tennis@eagle.ptialaska.net

Trap Shooting: Shoots take place at the Fairbanks Trap Club, 6.5 Mile Old Steese Highway.

Northwest Pacific Regional Skating Championships (10/10-13/01), Carlson Center. Skaters from six Pacific Northwest states will compete. Representatives from the Pacific Northwest for U.S. Junior National Championships and skaters vying to compete at the 2002 U.S. National Championships and become members of the U. S. World Team will be chosen.

International Superstars of Wrestling's "Alaska Super Slam" (10/22/01) 7 p.m. Carlson Center. A professional wrestling tour of 20 wrestlers compete in eight matches. Ticket prices range from $18 to $27, available at Carrs Tix, Carlson Box office, Hoitt's Music or by calling (800) 478-7328.

Skate A Thon (10/26/02) Sponsored by Fairbanks Figure Skating Club 6-8 p.m., Big Dipper. (907) 457-5283.

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November

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

Holiday Ice Revue (12/6/02) 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Big Dipper Ice Arena, Fairbanks Figure Skating Club performance, followed by open skate with Santa, donations accepted. (907) 45S-KATE (457-5283) www.youthsports.com/members/ffsc.

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

Top of the World Classic (11/21-24/02) The farthest north NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, featuring teams this year from around the nation and the host UAF Nanooks. Games held at the Carlson Center. Last year, times were Thurs. & Fri. 7-11p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 12:30-10p.m. Teams this year: Alaska Fairbanks Nanooks, Ball State Cardinals, Centenary College Gents, Jacksonville State Univ. Gamecocks, Nebraska Cornhuskers, UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, Weber State Wildcats, Wisconsin Green Bay Phoenix. (907) 474-5977.

Alaska Senior Spiel (TBA) Fairbanks Curling Club, 1962 Second Ave., time TBA. 452-2875.

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December

Mitchell Raceway has their racing schedules at http://mitchellraceway.com. Their e-mail address is racinginfo@mitchellraceway.com

UAF Women's or Men's Sports, check their website. Or call (907) 474-7205.

13thAnnual George Bloom Memorial Midday Sun Fun Run (TBA) 6.5 mile race run regardless of temperature. at the UAF Patty Center. Contact Debbie & Frank Ganley or David Bloom. 11 a.m. 452-1341.

Fairbanks Ice Dogs (hockey) see their website schedule.

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