Jun Ulama(MM12617) completed another round of 50 States at the Anchorage Runfest Marathon in Alaska on August 18, 2024. This marked Jun’s 3rd achievement of running a marathon in all 50 states. Jun expressed gratitude to family and running friends for their unwavering support throughout the journey. Marathon/ultra count: 237.
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Running the Mainly Marathon Alaska Series
Robert Manon completed the Mainly Marathons Alaska Series with impressive achievements, including multiple 1st place finishes and conquering a marathon in the 29th state. Despite challenging weather and trail conditions, he showcased determination and strength, finishing the 4-day event with a sub 1:50 half marathon. His dedication and success inspired fellow runners.
Finishing Her 50 States Journey in Alaska
Congratulations to Penny Martin Wilbanks (MM15295, DA3642, HF18435) – who finished her first round of 50 States June 22, 2024 at the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon in Anchorage, Alaska on June 22, 2024 This is Penny’s 1st Round of 50 states. Penny Martin Wilbanks (MM15295, DA3642, HF18435) – Medal Monday! On Saturday I finally did it.Continue reading “Finishing Her 50 States Journey in Alaska”
Run Family at the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon/Half Marathon
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. The Marathon Maniac/Half Fanatic Run Family can be found at races all over the country. They took a quick photo before the Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon/Half Marathon in Anchorage, AK on June 22, 2024 Photo Credit Olivia Medina
Running The Alaska Skinny Raven Half Marathon
Tina “Luvs-Torun” Lam (HF16109 MM15672 DA3665) –Skinny Raven Half Marathon & 10k was yesterday. In Anchorage, we have two races named the Skinny Raven Half. The July race is hosted by Skinny Raven Sports Running store and the August race is hosted by the Anchorage Running Club, but sponsored by Skinny Raven during Anchorage RunFest.Continue reading “Running The Alaska Skinny Raven Half Marathon”
Running in the Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska
Amy Seagroves (MM15648, DA3652, HF18410) -Half #87 state #39 Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska. I really wanted to love this race given how far I traveled but I only liked it. Race is point to point and starts in a park in Anchorage and ends downtown. Weather was perfect. It is pretty much all onContinue reading “Running in the Anchorage Mayor’s Half in Alaska”
Maniac/Fanatic Family in Alaska
From Alaska Ambassador Tina Lam, “Congratulations to all of the Marathon Maniacs and Half Fanatics that ran Anchorage Mayor’s Marathon/ Half Marathon. This is a new route, since I last ran this race. Nice to meet all of you! I tried to get photos at the start! Today was actually the best weather that weContinue reading “Maniac/Fanatic Family in Alaska”
Run Family in Anchorage
Before we race, we like to do a “Family Photo” if we can. The Marathon Maniac/Half Fanatic Run Family can be found at races all over the country. They took a quick photo before the Anchorage Runfest weekend of events in Alaska on August 21st Photo Credit Tina Torun
Anchorage Runfest
Tina Torun (MM15672, DA3665, HF16109) Anchorage RunFest is a big weekend Saturday with free Kid’s 2k race, Military mile, and the Anchorage Mile; Sunday- Ultra 49k, Full Marathon, Marathon relay, Half marathon, and 5k. I ran the Anchorage RunFest Skinny Raven Half Marathon. We have two half marathons here with same Skinny Raven name. ThisContinue reading “Anchorage Runfest”
At the Skinny Raven Half
Tina Lam (#HF16109 #MM15672 #DA3665) Hometown race- 8 sunny years of running this race (previously Her Tern Half, Hightail Half) and now the July Skinny Raven Half and 10k was super rainy and wet today in Anchorage, AK! It rained the entire race, with downpour at mile 10 until the finish. Luckily, I do theContinue reading “At the Skinny Raven Half”