TUESDAY
Flattop Mountain Shuttle, 1-4:30 p.m. daily, Downtown Bicycle Rental, 333 W. Fourth Ave. A 3 1/2-hour afternoon excursion for tourists without rental cars who want to hike Flattop or locals with bikes needing a one-way shuttle into the mountains. $22 round trip; $15 one way with your bike on back of the van. $35 Hike-Bike Combo with rental bike. (279-3334, www.hike-anchorage-alaska.com)
Bonny Sosa Tuesday Night Running Race Series, 5:30 p.m., Kincaid Park. Hosted by Anchorage Parks and Recreation;, locations change each week. Choose the Munchkin League for youths under 12 or those young at heart; Farm League for recreational runners; or the Lightning League for competitive runners. Register online at active.com by 12:30 p.m. race day. Fees increase the day of the event: $2 kids, $5 adults, $10 families, $30 adult season pass, $60 family season pass. (343-4217, www.muni.org/departments/parks/pages/tuesdaynightraces.aspx)
THURSDAY
Alaska Outdoors Weekly Hiking, Kincaid Park Chalet, 9401 W. Raspberry Road. Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a challenging hike. Meeting location changes every week. $1 for nonmembers. (770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org)
FRIDAY
Wilderness First Aid, 6-9 p.m., Spring Creek Farm, N. Lossing Road. Learn what to do during a backcountry emergency and get CPR certified. $200-225. Pre-register online. (376-2898, www.naoiak.org)
SATURDAY
Oktoberfest Run For Beans, 7:30 a.m., Snow Goose Restaurant and Pub, 717 W. Third Ave. A 5-K and 10-K out and back course on the Coastal Trail. Proceeds will benefit Bean's Cafe and the Brother Francis Shelter. There is a 1/4 mile children's race. Runners in costume get a one minute head start. Registration is on-line and bib-pickup will be at Skinny Raven Sports on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. (www.anchoragerunningclub.org/events.html)
Free Entrance Day, 8 a.m., Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Kenai Fjords National Park. Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
MCA Ice Climbing Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Glacier Park Resort, N. Cobb St. The instructional ice climbing weekend includes modern ice climbing techniques, associated safety systems and familiarity with equipment. All levels of experience welcome, novice included. Participants must be a current MCA member and 18 years of age or older. Registered participants must attend the mandatory meeting from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd. $75-$120. (382-0212, www.mtnclubak.org/index.cfm/What-We-Do/MCA-Training/MCA-Ice-Climbing-Festival)
Alaska Water Wise, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Robert B. Atwood Building, 550 W. Seventh Ave. The Alaska Office of Boating Safety is offering a boating course designed for Alaskans. Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard. The course satisfies most states boating safety education requirements and may even qualify boaters for boat insurance discounts. Free. (www.alaskaboatingsafety.org)
Junior Naturalist Animal Migration Program, 2 p.m., Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Fall is the time of year when many animals head south to escape Alaska's harsh winters. Why do they do it? What are the costs and benefits? Join a discussion and migration game to learn more about what departing animals face in their journey south. Free program; $5 parking for non-members. (694-2108, www.ernc.org)
ON DECK
Brian Hill Memorial 5 Stand Shoot, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 Rabbit Creek Shooting Park, 15222 Seward Highway. Help raise funds for the Outdoor Heritage Youth Shotgun league. $50 entry fee for 50 targets, ammo and lunch and entry into event raffle. Youth and adult divisions. For more info or to register, call and ask for William. (748-3358, www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=anchoragerange.main)
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