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    The Homer Mariner boys stand with their trophy after claiming the title at the 2025 ASAA Cross Country Division II Championships at Mike Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy Jake Dye
    Assembly commends Homer High cross country teams
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 8, 2026 5:30 pm

    Both the Homer boys and girls cross country teams were named Division II state champions in 2025.

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    Runners of all ages gather for a photo in the Homer High School Commons after the annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Due to icy outdoor conditions, the official run was moved to the high school halls. Photo courtesy Matthew Smith
    55 turn out for Turkey Trot
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a combined fun…

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    The Homer Mariner girls stand with their trophy after claiming the title at the 2025 ASAA Cross Country Division II Championships at Mike Janecek Trails in Palmer, Alaska, on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. Photo courtesy Jake Dye
    Homer cross-country sweeps Division II state championships
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 6, 2025 5:30 pm

    Both the girls and boys teams were named 2025 state champions.

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    Seward's Olive Jordan runs to victory in the freshmen-sophomore girls race at the Kenai/Nikiski Class Races on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Nikiski Middle-High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
    Homer girls, boys cross-country sweeps regions; Seward’s Jordan...
    By Jeff Helminiak • October 1, 2025 1:01 am

    The Homer girls and boys cross-country teams swept the Division II team titles Friday at the Region 3 cross-country meet…

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    Top finishers of the 3rd annual Run for Recovery pose with Borough Mayor, Peter Micciche, on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 at the Homer Deep Water Dock. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection)
    48 run for recovery
    By Chloe Pleznac • September 4, 2025 1:30 am

    More than a hundred others gathered in support.

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    The Sea Leg Stilts pose for a photo ahead of the 3rd annual 5K Run for Recovery this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection)
    Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection to host 3rd annual...
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 27, 2025 2:30 am

    The festivities will take place at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer Spit.

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    Kyle Settles and Jack Settles run along the trail at Eveline State Recreation Site on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, during the inaugeral 5K hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club. (Photo courtesy of Michael Murray)
    17 compete in Eveline 5K
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 13, 2025 2:30 am

    An inaugural 5K fun run along the trails at Eveline State Recreation Site was hosted by Kachemak Bay Running Club…

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    Jacob Davis runs to his first place win on Saturday, August 2 with a final time of 1:43:43. (Photo courtesy of Silas Firth)
    37 compete in annual Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 7, 2025 2:30 am

    This year’s race was held on Grace Ridge Trail.

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    Runner and cyclists line up at the starting line near the Jakolof Bay Dock on July 26, 2025, for the annual Jakolof Bay 10 Miler in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo provided by Tania Spurkland
    ‘10 tough miles’
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 7, 2025 1:30 am

    Seldovia’s Jakolof Bay 10 Miler race was held on July 26.

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    A runner races to the finish line on Saturday, August 2, 2025 during the 3rd annual Great Salmon Run at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Over 130 Salmonfest attendees race in annual 5K
    By Chloe Pleznac • August 6, 2025 2:30 am

    The number of racers this year nearly doubled

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    Runners line up at the start for the Seldovia Salmon Shuffle 5K race on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Seldovia, Alaska. Photo courtesy Ecola Collier
    255 do the Salmon Shuffle
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 14, 2025 1:30 am

    The 5K race is held annually as part of Seldovia’s 4th of July celebrations.

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    Runners start from Homer High School during the Homer Spit Run 10K to the Bay on Saturday, June 28, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Running to the finish
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 30, 2025 1:30 am

    The Homer Spit Run on Saturday drew nearly 250 participants.

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    Runners set off from the starting line at the beginning of the 2025 Migration Run on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Annual Migration Run honors mothers
    By Chloe Pleznac • May 14, 2025 8:30 am

    71 runners participated in the 5K race

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