Events
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://routes.rungoapp.com/route/6GQmXNtz2f.
Place
Ketchikan, AK US 99901
Description
Ketchikan Running Club's Annual Membership Drive race and fun run on Saturday, April 6, 2024 is a family-friendly event and a great way to kick off the running season as we remember Ken Teune, a coach, teacher, and member of the Ketchikan running community.
Another thank you to Ketchikan Fire Department for hosting the start and finish line! Join us for the 1 mile fun run and 5K beginning at the Ketchikan Fire Department, 70 Bawden Street, Ketchikan.
1 mile begins at 10:30 a.m.
5K begins at 11:00 a.m.
Don't forget - your race is FREE with a 2024 Ketchikan Running Club membership!
Become a KRC Member! click here: https://runsignup.com/Club/AK/Ketchikan/KetchikanRunningClub
Race Contact Info
Sponsors
1 Mile Race Route
Both races, the 1 mile and 5K will begin at the Ketchikan Fire Department, 70 Bawden Street, Ketchikan.
1 MILE: Start at the Ketchikan Fire Department, curve right onto the sidewalk of Spruce Mill Way, continuing to the dock. At Berth 1 turn left onto the dock, heading south to the marked turn around (cone and/or volunteer), head back north on the dock to the Berth 3 planter box, turn around and make your way back down the dock, left onto Spruce Mill Way and curving left to the finish line in front of the Fire Department. Click on 1 Mile Race Route above to reach the map.
For the safety of all participants, we ask for racers to use sidewalks and use general caution around traffic. KRC will monitor the street crossing (Spruce Mill Way/Main Street) for the 1 mile route with a volunteer as well as the turn around area at Berth 3. Cones and "Runners in the Road" signs will be placed along each route to guide participants and warn drivers.
Pets are not allowed to participate in this event. Strollers are strongly discouraged as they also pose a safety risk for participants on the race course.
If you are interested in participating and unable to race this time, please consider being a VOLUNTEER! We LOVE volunteers! We NEED VOLUNTEERS! Contact ktnrunningclub@gmail.com for more information!
5K Race Route
Both races, the 1 mile and 5K will begin at the Ketchikan Fire Department, 70 Bawden Street, Ketchikan
5K: Start at the Ketchikan Fire Department, turn left and through the Federal Building parking lot to Stedman Street. Turn right onto Stedman Street, continuing past Doyon's Landing to the marked turn around (cone and/or volunteer.) Continue back on the path and Stedman Street for the return, retracing the route until reaching the Federal Building. Continuing on Stedman St AROUND the Federal Building to Mill Street, turning left on Bawden Street to the finish line in front of the Fire Department. There will be one aid station before Doyon's Landing with water available around mile 1.25 on the way out and 1.75 on the return. Click on the section title 5K Race Route above to reach the course map.
For the safety of all participants, we ask for racers to use sidewalks and use general caution around traffic. KRC will monitor the street crossing (Spruce Mill Way/Main Street) for the 1 mile route with a volunteer as well as the turn around area at Berth 3. Cones and "Runners in the Road" signs will be placed along each route to guide participants and warn drivers.
Pets are not allowed to participate in this event. Strollers are strongly discouraged as they also pose a safety risk for participants on the race course.
If you are interested in participating and unable to race this time, please consider being a VOLUNTEER! We LOVE volunteers! We NEED VOLUNTEERS! Contact ktnrunningclub@gmail.com for more information!
Registration and Bib Pick Up
ONLINE registration will be open until Wednesday April 3rd at 11:59 p.m.
IN PERSON registration will be available at the Borough Recreation Center Friday April 5th from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
AND Saturday morning at the Ketchikan Fire Department before the race from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
REMEMBER KRC ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE FREE ENTRY TO THIS RACE!!
A KRC member will be available to help set up memberships at IN PERSON registration. If you plan to sign up, please remember to pay using a CARD, we cannot accept cash for membership fees.
Join Ketchikan Running Club
Join the Ketchikan Running Club!
PRICING
Student - $20
Individual - $30
Family - $50 (up to 5 members of the same household)
Military - $20
Military Family - $40 (up to 5 members of the same household)
Your membership dues are used in many ways to support the Ketchikan Running Club and give back to our community.
The Ketchikan Running Club donates your membership dues to local students heading to college through the Ketchikan Running Club Scholarship. In 2023 we were able to award 2 scholarships for $1000 each!
Your membership dues also help to cover the cost of racing events, timing equipment, online registration, this website, and more.
Thanks for joining and supporting our club!
Other perks of joining the club are FREE ENTRY to the Ken Teune Memorial Stampede, a piece of KRC gear and $5 discounts on most KRC races!
JOIN TODAY!
Race Participant Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your race experience.