This page updated
March 3, 2008
About the Tour of Anchorage 
The Tour of Anchorage is a point to point cross country ski marathon that is
at sea level. There are actually 4 races, a 25 k classical race, and a 25k, 40k
and 50k freestyle. The 40k and 50k start on one side of Anchorage and go through
the middle of town, along bike trails. The 25 k race starts in the middle of
town and uses the same course. The elite skiers in the longer races will overtake
the slower skiers in the shorter races. All the races finish at Kincaid Park.
Transportation back to the starts will be provided.
Race Bib Pick Up
Bib Pickup Bibs will
be available for pickup Wednesday, February 27, 2008 between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm
at the Mosely Sports Center on the Alaska Pacific University campus. (LOCATION MAP) Otherwise, bibs will be available
at the start of each race on the day of race, starting at
8:30 am.
Can
you volunteer?
Start & Finish Information
RACE |
START LOCATION |
TIME |
25 km
Classical |
|
9:30 AM |
25 km
Freestyle |
|
10:00 AM |
Note: The 50k is going out BEFORE the 40k this year. |
50 km
Freestyle |
|
10:00 AM |
40 km
Freestyle |
|
10:10 AM |
| Finish |
Kincaid Park |
It's up to you |
- Start at Service
High School (LOCATION MAP) is at 5577 Abbott Road, Anchorage, Alaska
- Start at Russian
Jack (LOCATION MAP)is at the intersection of Boniface Parkway and Debarr
Road. Parking is limited at Russian Jack and you will be
towed if you park along Debarr Road. You are encouraged to
park in the Anchorage School District parking lot on Debarr.
There will be a shuttle transporting skiers from the parking
area to the start the morning of the race.
Wave Starts
• 25K Class Bib & Waves - the below were posted 2/28/08
• 25K Bib & Waves
• 40K Bib & Waves
• 50K Bib & Waves
All races will start in waves, with the faster
skiers in the first waves. Skiers will be seeded according
to previous racing experience. SKIERS MUST PUT AN ESTIMATED
TIME DOWN ON THEIR ENTRY FORM TO BE SEEDED. IF THERE
IS NO ESTIMATED TIME, SKIERS WILL BE SEEDED IN THE LAST
WAVES OF EACH RACE.
List of Entries 2008
Clothing Bag Transport
There
will be a vehicle at the start of all races to transport
a bags with sweats and clothes to the end of the race
at Kincaid Park . We encourage you to bring a backpack
or duffle bag with your name on it so it is easier to
spot at Kincaid. Also shuttle busses will be available
at Kincaid Park to transport skiers back to the start
of each race (Russian Jack and Service). These buses
will leave at half hour intervals
Photos Available
Dineen Photography is the Tour of Anchorage Photograper!
T-Shirts & Hats For Sale
T-shirts will be available for purchase at bib-pickup and after the race. There will be a limited number of T-shirts. T-shirts will not be available on a pre-order basis so get yours early.
Awards Ceremony/Banquet
LASAGNA this year!
The award ceremony and banquet will be held at the Service High School Cafeteria at 6:30 pm after the race. The cost of the banquet is $7.50. There will be a MANY great door prizes!!
Please Consider Volunteering
We need folks to help at Bib Pick Up as well as help at the start areas (Russian Jack and Service High) the day of the race. We need others to pass out pins at the finish line (a good group project or bring a friend or sign up solo and you won't be alone), help with the pizza that is delivered in the chalet at Kincaid, drive clothing vans from the start to the finish at Kincaid, and more! For more info...
Where to Stay?
A Special Rate just for Tour Skiers!
To obtain access to real time reporting 24/7, or to enter your own rooming lists & obtain
immediate confirmation numbers, simply enter the password (D559D) in "Event Planner Login"
link on your personalized website
907-343-3115
1-800-478-8700
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