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It was the perfect evening for Unalaska’s annual Ballyhoo Mountain Run, with the sun peeking through the clouds and an ocean breeze lifting the scent of wildflowers across the tundra. I stood at the base of a steep incline with around thirty other runners. We cracked jokes about passing out along the trail, which is roughly a mile up and a mile down. From the starting line we could see volunteers stationed along the trail, ready to hustle us down to safety if anything went wrong.
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The annual Ballyhoo Mountain Run was this Saturday. Over 20 runners raced up and down the grueling 1,600 foot peak in the blustery wind.
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The Ballyhoo Mountain Run wrapped up last Friday, and—while no records were broken this year—according to Chris DiGiro, sports coordinator for Unalaska's…
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Unalaska's Department of Parks, Culture, and Recreation is holding a virtual Ballyhoo Mountain Run. The event started July 18 and goes through the end of…
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The top prize at this summer's Ballyhoo Mountain Run went to a visiting teenager. Alex Olson of Fairbanks raced up and down the 1,600-foot summit last…
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A first-time racer has set a new record for Unalaska's Ballyhoo Mountain Run.On Saturday, Joanna "JJ" Hinderberger conquered the peak in 31 minutes and 18…