Annual Tony's Run
Tony’s Run was born March 1992, one month after the fatal shooting of Dillingham Police Department officer Anthony Jones. Officer Jones was dedicated to teens in need of positive role models, and was killed on-duty in downtown Dillingham by a troubled youth.
The First Annual Tony’s Run consisted of a relay run from the Fire Hall in downtown Dillingham to Kanakanak Hospital, then to Lake
Aleknagik and to the Fire Hall. Dillingham Police Department employees ran approximately four miles each to honor their fellow Officers and promote non-violence.
To honor Officer Jones’ commitment to non-violence, the Chief of Police for the Dillingham Police Department, Ralph Taylor, and
others planned the first run. They consulted with Executive Director Ginger Baim, of SAFE, and envisioned an event that not only
increased public awareness of the devastating affects of violence, but also continued Officer Jones’ efforts to end violence.
The Run has expanded to include Alaskans from Dillingham, surrounding villages, Anchorage, and Fairbanks, and “outsiders” from Wisconsin and Texas. Walkers and “rollers” (those using non-motorized wheels) have joined runners and four courses are available - 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and marathon. The half-marathon and marathon courses are USA Track and Field certified.
We hope that Tony's Run will continue to honor Tony's memory for many years to come. As the time for the run approaches, information about registration will be available on this page.
