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APU Bog & Forest Run

September 28, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We wanted to thank you all for participating in this year’s Bog & Forest Run!
For those who made a donation – THANK YOU! Your support helps for us to keep this a free fun run for the community as part of APU’s homecoming weekend.
Your race results and videos of your finish can be found at this link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/150280#resultSetId-493845;perpage:100
We had some great photographers on the course as well. Thanks to Hatcher, Petra and Hollis for helping to capture the fun! Photos can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1042509677884514&type=3
Our coaches and elite team worked hard to make this a fun run for our community, and we thank you for your participation and support.
See you next year!
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Alaska Pacific University’s Homecoming Weekend is almost here and will be chock full of fun gatherings and you guessed it, FUN RUNS!

Back by popular demand, APU Nordic Ski Center is hosting the 3rd Annual Bog & Forest Run through the swamps and trails of Alaska Pacific University!

Here are the Details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 28th
  • Location: Moseley Sports Center – APU Campus
  • Run Start Time: 3:00pm
  • Bib pick up and opens at 2pm. Please arrive early to register and get your bib.

This year will will feature a 5k Forest run and a 3k bog. 

What route will you choose – Mud or Forest??

Bog & Forest Run Registration

DONATE TO SUPPORT THE RUN TODAY!

The run is free to register (donations to cover costs are appreciated!) and is open for anyone in the community to join. This run will test your mud tromping ability and adventurous spirit as you traverse through the Jim Mahaffey trails. We welcome back our APU Alumni and community to join us for this fun day on Homecoming weekend at APU.

Donate To Run Today!

To help our efforts in keeping this a free community run, small donations are appreciated. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | Saturday September 28th

2-3pm

  • 2-2:45pm Race registration & Bib Pick Up
  • 2:45pm Race Warm Up With APU Nordic Elite Team & Olympians
  • Games, Food & Drink

3-4pm

  • 3pm Race Start
  • 3:30pm Muddiest Runner Contest
  • Prizes for 5K Winners
  • Food, Beverage & Games, Music & Fun until 4pm!

Hoses will be provided to wash off if needed!

  • All ages invited 
  • BYOT (bring your own towel) 
  • Where: Moseley Sports Center Parking Lot | Alaska Pacific University | 4101 University Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508

A part of what makes Alaska Pacific University an amazing place is the environment in which the University resides! The Bog & Forest run helps to celebrate homecoming weekend by welcoming back APU Alum and welcoming new community into our amazing trail system.  A part of what helps to keep APU healthy, fit and active is our outdoors programs, Moseley sports center and Nordic Ski Center. As leaders and healthy heroes in our community, our APU Nordic Elite Team and Olympians will be leading the run for our community.  

Alumni, get a chance to enjoy a fun weekend back at your alma mater for homecoming weekend! Click here to see the schedule of events and be a part of other happenings for homecoming.  

Details

Date:
September 28, 2024
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue

Moseley Sports Center – Alaska Pacific University
4400 University Drive
Anchorage,AK99508United States

Organizer

APU Nordic Ski Center
Email
nordic@alaskapacific.edu