Tony's Run was born March 1992, after the 02/11/92 fatal shooting of Dillingham Police Department (DPD) Officer Anthony Jones. Officer Jones was dedicated to teens in need of positive role models, and was killed on-duty in downtown Dillingham by a troubled youth. To honor Officer Jones' commitment to non-violence, DPD Chief of Police Ralph Taylor and others planned the first Run. They consulted with Executive Director Ginger Baim of Safe and Fear-Free Environment (SAFE, the local victim advocacy agency) and envisioned an event that not only increased public awareness of the devastating effects of violence, but also continued Officer Jones' efforts to end violence. The First Annual Tony's Run consisted of a relay run from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) office area on Tower Road to Kanakanak Hospital, then to Lake Aleknagik and back to either the Fire Hall or HUD. DPD employees ran approximately four miles each to honor their fellow Officer and promote non-violence. Over the years, the Run has expanded to include Alaskan community participants from Dillingham, surrounding villages, Anchorage, and Fairbanks, and visitors from Texas, Wisconsin, and England. Walkers and rollers now join runners in their choice of four courses. In keeping with local tradition, potlucks were held after the Runs. The post-run dinner provides scrumptious food for participants, volunteers, and their supporters. Join us in promoting non-violence and sign up or volunter for Tony's Run!
Registration fees
5K (3.1 miles)-walk, run, or roll Closed
Online registration closed-
Register a min. of 2 people in 1 transaction and additional participants are free
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$25.00Jan 13 – Aug 31
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$30.00Sep 1 – Sep 13
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$35.00Sep 14 – Sep 19
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10K (6.2 miles)-walk, run, or roll Closed
Online registration closed-
Register a min. of 2 people in 1 transaction and additional participants are free
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$25.00Jan 13 – Aug 31
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$30.00Sep 1 – Sep 13
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$35.00Sep 14 – Sep 19
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20K (12.4 miles)-run or roll Closed
Online registration closed-
Register a min. of 2 people in 1 transaction and additional participants are free
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$25.00Jan 13 – Aug 31
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$30.00Sep 1 – Sep 13
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$35.00Sep 14 – Sep 19
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What's New for 2015
Check out Tony's Run times, records, and pictures at: www.safebristolbay.org/tony-s-run.html.
Changes for 2015 event:
Added a 20k course (3 hour total time limit, reach 10k in first 1 1/2 hours)
Eliminated the certified marathon and half-marathon courses
5k, 10k, and 20k courses start and finish on the Kanakanak Road Multi-Use Path (MUP) at the Peter Pan Cannery driveway
Turnarounds are at half the course distances (Gladden Apts. driveway and Clark Garage driveway)
Two aid stations are at the turnarounds
Potluck is from 1-4pm (contact Karen at outreach@safebristolbay.org to bring a dish)
Registration deadline is Saturday, 09/19/15 at 5pm
Registration Rules
1. All participants must register, regardless of age.
2. Participants under age 12 require supervision of participants age 12 or over, who must also register.
2. One course and one mode per participant (it's not a duathlon or triathlon).
3. If participants require non-motorized support to move with them, then support must also register.
5. Pick up numbers or bike tags at starting line on Run day at start/finish line.
6. Online registration only.
7. Registration fees are non-refundable.
8. Registration fees do not include a shirt.
9. Registration closes Saturday, 09/19/15, 5:00 pm. There is no same day registration at starting lines.
Course Rules
1. Pin numbers on front. Attach bike tags on bike handlebars, facing front. Helmet label goes on front of helmet. Wear numbers or bike tags while on route.
2. Participants walk, run, or roll on the paved right side of the MUP, except when passing, identical to how motorized vehicles move on roadways. At the course turnarounds, they turn around the cone to their left.
3. For the 10k and 20k courses, participants continue onto the road shoulder from the MUP and do not cross to the other side of Kanakanak Road. They walk, run, or roll on the right side of the shoulder, keeping the traffic cones on their right, before reaching the turnaround.
3. Dogs are allowed if they are physically and visibly connected to handlers and under control. Handlers scoop their dog's poop into bags or containers and dispose of bags or containers into their own garbage cans.
4. Helmets are required for all rollers.
5. Non-motorized modes only.
6. Aid stations are at the two turnarounds. Vanilla Hammergels and water are provided.
7. Park vehicles so not to block driveways and visibility. Do not park in front of Fire Hall garage doors.
8. Event is not cancelled because of inclement weather, unless start/finish line conditions are hazardous to registrants/volunteers (i.e, flooding). Coordinator will notify local radio station, KDLG, to broadcast cancellation message in that event.
5k Course Details
5k (walk, run, or roll) start time is 1:00pm. Check-in starts at 12:15 pm. Course is Kanakanak Road, Multi-Use Path (MUP). Turnaround is at Gladden's Apartments.
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=124500
10k/20k Course Details
10k (walk, run, or roll) start time is 12:30 pm. Check-in starts at 11:45 am. Course is Kanakanak Road Multi-Use Path (MUP) and road shoulder (stay on same side of road as MUP). Turnaround is at Clark's warehouse.
20k (run or roll) start time is 12:00 pm. Check-in starts at 11:15 am. Course is 10k course two times. Course must be completed in 3 hours. If halfway point is not reached by 1:30 pm, it is safe to say the course won't be completed in 3 hours. Participant will then scratch when they reach halfway point, remove their number, and give it to start/finish line volunteers.
http://veloroutes.org/bikemaps/?route=124469
Post-Run and Shirts
1. No awards will be given, but times will be posted upstairs at the downtown Fire Hall during the potluck (contact Karen Carpenter at 842-2320 or outreach@safebristolbay.org if you'd like to bring a dish to the potluck).
2. Food (free) and shirts (available for sale for $15) are upstairs at the downtown Fire Hall from 1:00-4:00 pm. Shirts are not included in registration fees (SAFE accepts cash, check, or credit cards).
3. Shirts (by Haenow) are short-sleeved, 100% organic cotton, unisex sizes (15 small, 15 medium, 15 large, 5 xl, 5 XXL). Shirts are granite (gray) with white and signal green design. If you want a shirt, but won't be at the potluck to purchase one, contact Lisa Haggblom at SAFE at 907-842-2320 or records@safebristolbay.org after the potluck.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
Our 2015 Sponsors are:
$50-$99: AC Company, Alfonso-Mettler Family, Bigfoot, Mary Dolan, Peter Haggblom
$100-$199: City of Dillingham, N&N Market, Subway
$200-$299: Arctic Chiropractic Clinic, Carol Jemison, Libby Dental Arts, Nushagak Cooperative
$300-$399:
$400-$499: RAM Auto, SAFE
Amount of your choice (minimum $50)
Event schedule
- Sun, September 20, 2015 8:00 AM - Set up course-cones, turnarounds (aid stations), start/finish line
Contact information
- Event contact
- Lisa Haggblom
- Phone
- +1 907-842-2320
