First City Feast Day Fun Run

The First City Feast Day Fun Run is a family-friendly running event held at Ward Lake in Ketchikan, Alaska. Celebrating the end of the 2024 running season on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024, the event features two distances: a 1-mile fun run, which is approximately a 1.4-mile lap around the lake, and a 5-mile run. The runs offer a festive atmosphere encouraging participants to "run like a beast before you feast." Registration fees are $15 for the 1-mile and $25 for the 5-mile, with discounts available for Ketchikan Running Club members.

The scenic course around Ward Lake provides a great setting for runners of all ages and abilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.