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Bonny Sosa
Tuesday Night Race Series
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For many Anchorage families, the Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series is a fall family tradition. These fun runs are like no other in Anchorage. Come rain, snow, sleet, hail or wind, these races are not cancelled. Whether you are a competitive runner or just want to get out and see a new trail or meet new friends, this is the event for you. Three separate race courses are set each week at a different location around town. Local runners often volunteer as guest course setters and some have gained a reputation of setting unique routes. While the Munchkin and Farm Leagues usually stay on heavily used trails, the Lightning League is a different story. Lightning courses have been known to follow narrow game trails, cross streams, and slog through swamps. The race course will be revealed to no one until just prior to the start. Interested in volunteering, contact timmermanma@muni.org.
In 2008, after the death of Bonny Sosa, long time fitness advocate and founder/director of Healthy Futures, the race series was dedicated to her and her name became part of the Tuesday Night Races. With her 'can do' attitude, positive energy and passion for life, Bonny was a front runner and activist in the community, and a friend to all that had the privilege to know her.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Due to safety concerns and the size of the races, dogs are no longer permitted to participate Please leave your pet at home. Participants who bring their dogs will be asked to leave them in their vehicles.
Race Divisions
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Distance
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Class
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| Munchkin League |
1-3K |
Kids & Kids at Heart |
| Farm League |
3-10K |
Recreational Runners |
| Lightning League |
4-12K |
Competitive Runners |
Registration
Register in advance! Avoid the race day sign up frenzy by registering online at Active.com. You can also register at any one of the recreation facilities (Fairview Recreation Center, Spenard Recreation Center, Selkregg Chalet or Kincaid Outdoor Center). Season passes will be issued for those purchasing adult or family. Pre-registrants names will be on a master list which will make your check in time faster. Race day registration begins at 5:30p and ends at 6:15p. Online registration ends 1pm on race day. Races start at 6:30p so get there early if registering. NOTE: The finish line will be removed at 8:15p. Please keep that in mind when choosing a race course.
| Entry Fees |
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| Kids** |
$2 |
| Adults |
$5 |
| Families |
$10 |
| Adult Season Pass |
$30 |
| Family Season Pass* |
$60 |
*Family Pass includes immediate family members only (2 generations only, parents and their children).
**Parents/adults escorting their children in the race are expected to pay the entry fee.
Awards/Potluck
Awards are given out Nov 1 during the potluck. Awards are based on the number of points the top runners get each race and awards are given for all categories. You must be present to win. This is a dessert potluck; bring your favorite dessert, and pizza will be provided. For the enjoyment of all, alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
2011 Schedule
- Sept 6 - Kincaid Park, meet in the buttress area
- Sept 13 - Cartee Fields, Pine Street and DeBarr
- Sept 20 - Service High School, meet outside, east side of school
- Sept 27 - Kincaid Park, meet in the buttress area
- Oct 4 - East High School, east side of school, NL side
- Oct 11 - Bartlett High School, meet outside, east side of school
- Oct 18 - Service High School, meet outside, east side of school
- Oct 25 - Kincaid Park Costume Run, meet at the Outdoor Center. Come out wearing your Halloween costumes.
- Nov 1 - Kincaid Outdoor Center - AWARDS BANQUET & DESSERT POTLUCK - bring your favorite dessert; PIZZA WILL BE PROVIDED!
*Due to equipment failure, times for about the first half of the Munchkin League are approximate. If timing you have differs from the times posted we apologize, and we are hopeful we can get through the remaining races without incident.
Munchkin League - Please list your first & last name on the race cards at finish, and write legibly. This is important for the purpose of awarding points and determining top finishers for the awards banquet, Cards turned in without complete names will be listed in the results but will not gain points or be considered as a series top finisher at the Awards Banquet.
If you want your name spelled correctly in the results, please print it out on your card.
Timing Information
Often times folks ask how timing is done for the BSTNRS. There are three components to timing these races.
The first component are the people at the finish line punching the buttons on the timing equipment, they will punch once for every human heartbeat that crosses between them and the finish line so please don’t’ cut in front of the timers.
The second component is the people handing out the finish cards at the end of the finish chute so if you crossed the finish please take a card;
The third and most time consuming component is to matching the times with the cards. To put it simply if the timers punch 600 people there should be 600 cards handed out.
Stay in order of finish in the chute so the time and the finish place match.
If you cross the finish then get out of the chute or don’t take a card you throw final timing results off for the other participants.
Only the cards handed out at the end of the finish chute that are turned in after the race will be used in compiling the final race times so if you’re running with a Munchkin but don’t want your name and your time listed take the card but don’t put it in the bin.
If you don’t want to cross the finish with your child please peel off well before the finish so the timers do not inadvertently clock you in.
Parents carrying a child or pushing a baby jogger let the timer know when you approach the finish how many are crossing if all children can not be clearly seen.
By following these rules you will help endure that everyone receives an accurate time.
We hope everyone enjoys the races.