Valley Thaw Out Races
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Valley Thaw Out Races
The Valley Thaw Out Races take place on April 24, 2027 at Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm in Palmer, AK. The event is a family friendly road race held while trails dry in spring and uses farm start and finish areas with views of surrounding mountains and farmlands.
Distances offered include:
- Kids Fun Run
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- Full Marathon
The event serves as a fundraiser for the MatSu Running Club, a nonprofit that offers coached running workouts and group runs through the spring and summer. Aid station support varies by distance: the 5K has one water station; the 10K has two water stations; the half marathon has two water stations plus one full aid; the marathon has four water stations plus two full aid stations.
Age rules apply: 5K and 10K entrants must be at least 7 years old, half marathon entrants at least 10 years old, and marathon entrants at least 14 years old. Any child under 10 must have an adult running with them for the duration of the race; children under 10 may have a chaperone for the kids run.
Courses are not closed to traffic; runners must follow rules of the road and run on the shoulder facing traffic. Dogs and strollers are not allowed. Parking is available at Pyrah's Farm and participants are asked to follow parking signs and volunteer directions. Early bib pick up is available before race day. Register by March 14 to be guaranteed a shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
