A book-signing launch for Matias Saari's history of the Equinox Marathon in Fairbanks — "The Equinox: Alaska's Trailblazing Marathon" — is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Skinny Raven, 800 H Street.
Saari, the five-time Equinox champion and former Fairbanks Daily News-Miner sportswriter who now lives in Anchorage, will sign copies of his book. The book costs $25 — payment preferred in cash or check.
Saari, who is also a former Mount Marathon champion, has been crafting his book for several years. The book features stories about past and current racers, and includes recaps of every Equinox since it debuted in 1963.