Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon celebrates 30th: race the full Marathon, a half Marathon or a five-miler. (Alaska this Month).More than half of the 4,100 participants in the annual Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon A Midnight Sun Marathon is a marathon run at night in some cities above the Arctic Circle during the period with midnight sun, taking place annually around the time of the summer solstice each June. were visitors to Alaska last year, here to enjoy the run and the summer solstice scenery. This year, organizers are expecting even more for the race's celebration of its 30th anniversary. Travelers from around the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the world have come to run through Anchorage's summer trails for this event, which began in 1973 and is sanctioned by USA Track and Field as well as recognized by the Boston Marathon Boston marathon famous 26-mile race held annually for long-distance runners. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Endurance as a qualifying event. If your running shoes are not too dusty and you're ready for a worthy challenge, the various events scheduled for June 21 have something for you. The marathon event is 26.2 miles in length beginning at Bartlett High School Schools named Bartlett High School include:
The marathon relay is a four-member team event and will cover the same course as the marathon, but obviously requiring much less individual effort. The first team crossing the finish line with the marathon sash wins. Team runners can only run in one leg of the event. There are six divisions to choose from: corporate, school (junior & senior), military, open men, open women and open mixed. The half marathon A half marathon is a road running event of 21,097.5 meters, or 13 7/64 miles, about 13.1 miles. It is half the distance of a marathon and usually run on roads. , which is 13.1 miles, begins and ends at West High School. The course travels down West Northern Lights Boulevard for three miles. It then follows the Tony Knowles
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Area of relatively shallow, quiet water with access to the sea but separated from it by sandbars, barrier islands, or coral reefs. Coastal lagoons have low to moderate tides and constitute about 13% of the world's coastline. . The last mile follows the marathon course to a shared finish line. The five miler mil·er n. Sports One that competes in races one mile long. miler Noun an athlete, horse, etc., that specializes in races of one mile Noun 1. , which is 5.61 miles, begins at West High School and follows the half marathon course out West Northern Lights Boulevard. At Earthquake Park the five milers veer off the half marathon course and head northwest on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail to Westchester Lagoon. The last mile follows the marathon course to a shared finish line. Both the half marathon and five miler begin together at 9 a.m. All participants must finish by 4:30 p.m. The youth cup is for children ages 7 to 14 years old. The course makes a complete loop around Westchester Lagoon and finishes with the other events at West High School. More than 65 youths participated in the 2002 youth cup. The marathon's events are well sponsored and organized and offer plenty of support for those who are interested in taking part. You can register for the race online or by mail and the cost varies depending on which event you wish to join and how soon you register. If you would like more information about the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon check on the Internet at www.mayorsmarathon.com or write to: Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon c/o UAA UAA ochre codon, one of the three stop codons. Athletics Department, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508. |
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