musk ox farm
Palmer, AlasKa
RUNNING WITH THE BULLS 2025
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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So... What is Running with the Bulls?
The Running with the Bulls event serves as an annual fundraiser for the Musk Ox Farm, offering participants a unique experience through the pastures surrounding the farm. Contrary to what the name may suggest, participants do not actually run with the musk oxen, but rather navigate around the farm while these majestic animals observe from their pastures. This race provides a unique vantage point of the farm, allowing participants to traverse the picturesque pastures and hills encompassing the 75-acre property. Every participant is rewarded with beautiful views of the property, the musk oxen, the surrounding mountains, a story to tell, and even a commemorative race t shirt!
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WHEN
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
WHERE
12850 E. Archie Rd. Palmer, Alaska
COURSE DETAILS
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The course takes you through our pastures and perimeter of our 75 acre property.
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No part of the course is paved at any point, it is over mowed pastureland throughout the entire race. There will be sections of uneven footing and hills.
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A large portion of the course is not shaded, so don't forget the sunscreen!
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Water is not provided on the course, so please plan to bring your own. There will be water for filling bottles/camelbaks before and after the race.
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You will be rewarded with amazing views of the Chugach & Talkeetna mountains, and musk oxen of course! The course takes you to parts of the property not usually open to the public.
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OTHER DETAILS
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VIRTUAL RUNNERS: Register at least 3 weeks in advance to have your shirt by race day.
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BIB PICKUP TIMES:​
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Saturday, 8/9 - 11am to 5pm
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Sunday, 8/10 - beginning at 9:30am
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PLEASE BRING WATER - there will be no water available along the course.
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Light snacks will be provided.
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Parking will be limited, so please carpool with friends!
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Strollers are welcome on the course. An all-terrain stroller is recommended, and it will definitely add to the challenge!
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No stopping to view the animals along the course will be permitted, no petting or touching musk oxen is allowed at any time.
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Restroom options will include outdoor washrooms and indoor facilities.
Our 22nd Annual Running with the Bulls event has charged by and left us with memories to last a lifetime!
A big THANK YOU to all the fearless participants of this year's Running with the Bulls! Despite the rain, we witnessed some amazing individuals on our course, inspiring us to stay active regardless of the weather conditions. Our Kids 1K Fun Run started the event off with a bang and we had lots of little ones and their families showing us all how it’s done. Next up we had our impressive 10K runners, followed by our awesome 5K run/walkers. Check out the published times for all our 5K and 10K finishers above! Congratulations to all of our finishers, including those awesome folks who participate virtually.
Thank you so much to Mat Su Health Foundation, all of the amazing volunteers who helped make this happen, to AKtive Soles, and of course... the participants!
Thank you to AKtive Soles in Palmer for timing this race.
See the race times below!
Start of 5K Run/Walk
Safety enjoying the show
Start of 1K Fun Run!
Start of 10K Race
