The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner MIDNIGHT SUN RUN IS A UNIQUELY ALASKAN
EVENT, attracting participants from all over the world. The race
begins at 10PM on the Saturday closest to the summer solstice.
Starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, participants
wind 6.2 miles through area neighborhoods lined with thousands of
high-spirited spectators. The course ends at Pioneer Park, where the
festivities continue until well after MIDNIGHT.The race is chip timed,
with an elite runner corral that allows serious runners a place at the
head of the race, while also supporting every pace and ability. The
costumed division is perhaps one of the most anticipated aspects of
the race, showcasing true Fairbanks creativity.
Proceeds from the race support the mission of Fairbanks Resource
Agency (fra-alaska.org) and the Paula Kothe Scholarship Awards, which
gives four $1500 scholarships to local student athletes.
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