Anchorage – The Alaska Wildlife Alliance will hold its Fifth Annual Run Wild 5K Fun Run and Walk this Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Westchester Lagoon. The Run/Walk starts at 10:00 am; race-day registration and bib pickup is from 8:30-9:30 am.

The pre-registration entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children 15 and under. Race-day registration is $25 for adults and $20 for children. Race t-shirts featuring a beautiful portrait of a wolf are $20 each.

Both runners and walkers will enjoy the flat race course, leading from Westchester Lagoon to Lyn Ary Park and back along the scenic Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. There will be trophies, prizes and refreshments after the race.

More information and a pre-registration form are available at www.akwildlife.org.

AWA’s mission is to advocate for balanced ecosystem management to protect the state’s wildlife for current and future generations. The Fun Run serves as a major fundraiser for the Anchorage-based not-for-profit organization

“This is our fifth year hosting a Fun Run event and every year we’ve not only met our fundraising goals, but continued to increase participation,” said John Toppenberg, Director of AWA. “The Run is always a fun, family event, and a great way to help us raise money and awareness for Alaska’s wildlife.”

About the Alaska Wildlife Alliance
Founded in 1978, the Alaska Wildlife Alliance is a non-profit organization committed to the conservation and protection of Alaska’s wildlife. We promote the integrity, beauty, and stability of Alaska’s ecosystems, support true subsistence hunting, and recognize the intrinsic value of wildlife. The AWA works to achieve and maintain balanced ecosystems in Alaska managed with the use of sound science to preserve wildlife for present and future generations. AWA was founded by Alaskans and depends on the grassroots support and activism of its members.