Ski 4 Kids

Ski 4 Kids 2027

Jan 30, 2027 from 1:30-4:30pm

Kincaid Park

SKI 4 KIDS REGISTRATION

To apply for the 2027 Ski 4 Kids Equipment Grant, click the button below:

Equipment Grant Application

About

Nearly 500 children participate in the Ski 4 Kids event annually, with over half coming from Title 1 schools and receiving free bus transportation to the event, along with lunch. Through Ski 4 Kids community fundraising efforts, over $100,000 has been given out in ski equipment grants over the program’s 20+ year history, providing a legacy of ski equipment and instruction to schools and youth organizations that far outlasts the day itself.

Ski 4 Kids registration is free, but donations help make sure all kids, regardless of family income level, have access to cross-country ski programs and equipment. Net proceeds directly benefit local schools, youth organizations, and programs by providing new ski equipment and other needed resources. Funds also cover transportation costs to Ski 4 Kids for over 200 kids from 11 different schools, many Title 1, ensuring many students an outdoor experience that would not otherwise be available to them.

A primary objective of Ski 4 Kids is to award grants to schools and programs to purchase ski equipment.

Details

Event Times

Bib pickup for all registrants (online and in-person) will be on Saturday, Jan 30th from 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Activities from 1:3:00 – 3:30 pm

Race start time is 3:30 pm

The 2.5k Loop will start first, followed a minute later by the 1k Snowy Safari.

The Snowy Safari course will be open before and after the race as well! Come see if you can find all of the Alaskan animals hidden around Kincaid!

Stadium Activity Stations

Race Course Map

Volunteer!

Join the adventure and sprinkle some joy in the lives of our youth! Be a superhero (capes encouraged!) – sign up now to be a volunteer at our incredible kids’ event and make memories that will last a lifetime!

VOLUNTEER HERE

VOLUNTEER WAIVER & CODE OF CONDUCT

Photos

2024 Ski-4-Kids Event Photos taken by Jennifer Aist

Click here to view the album

Volunteers will receive an email reminder one week before the event with details.

Thank you for volunteering! We wouldn’t be able to put on successful events without our volunteers.

Volunteer Waiver & Code of Conduct

Ski Equipment Grants for Schools

Funds raised at the annual Ski-4-Kids event go to support youth skiing in Anchorage through equipment purchases for the Municipality of Anchorage’s Ski Outreach Program and direct grants to Anchorage schools and programs to purchase ski equipment (skis, boots, poles, and bindings). Below are details for your school that explain how to apply for Ski Equipment Grants.

Grant Details:

Individual grant amounts are generally between $500 and $2,500. Total number of grants awarded varies depending on the funds raised.
Funds may only purchase cross-country skis, bindings, boots, or poles (no indirect or administrative expenses).
Grant applications must be approved by the school principal.
Application deadline: March 6, 2026. Grant awards announcements are made on April 1, 2026.
Grant funds are disbursed directly to the vendor for the equipment purchases.

Grant Priorities – Funding Preference:

Schools that have participated in the Outreach program during the previous school year will be given preference.
Schools with a source of matching funds (ASEF, PTSA, School Business Partners, or private donations) will be given preference.
Schools awarded funds will recognize the Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage as a school business partner.
Schools that have yet to have prior grants will be given preference.
Grant applications may be submitted online through the Google Form below:

Grant Timeline:

Applications due: March 6, 2026
Grant awards announced: April 1, 2026

Ski Equipment Grants – 2026 Awardees

Tyson Elementary School
Taku Elementary School
Kincaid Elementary School
Willawaw Elementary School
East High School

Apply for Ski 4 Kids Grant

Event Sponsors

Interested in being a 2026 sponsor? Please click here to learn more!

Ski 4 Kids 2027

Jan 30, 2027 from 1:30-4:30pm

Kincaid Park

To apply for the 2027 Ski 4 Kids Equipment Grant, click the button below:

About

Details

Ski Equipment Grants for Schools

Event Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

Gold Tip Sponsors

Blue Tip Sponsors

Green Tip Sponsor

Day of Event Sponsors

Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage