This FREE North Pole event is open to all ages and raises awareness and support for mental health in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Walk, run, volunteer, or simply cheer on your neighbors — every step makes a difference!

Highlights Include:
Special Welcome from Santa Claus
Kids Zone: balloon art, games & activities
Music and Warm-up before the walk
Family-friendly 5K Walk/Run (option to time your run)
Reindeer sightings at Santa Claus House
Cheering stations, photo ops, and the inspiring “You Are Not Alone Wall”
Door prizes and goodie bag stockings (while supplies last)

Location: Interim North Pole Welcome Center – 441 N Santa Claus Lane
Registration begins: 10:00 AM
Walk/Run starts: 11:00 AM

Safety policy: All participants must check in at the registration table and check out after finishing the walk/run. Check for door prizes won at the check out table as well!

Special Thanks:
Kinross Fort Knox, City of North Pole, North Pole Chamber of Commerce, North Pole Lions Club, North Pole Adventure LEOs, Farthest North Girl Scouts, and all of our sponsors and volunteers for making this event possible!

Let’s walk together to show that mental health matters.
You are not alone.

Additional details can be found here: https://namifairbanks.org/community/a-walk-of-hope-and-christmas-cheer-namiwalks-fairbanks-2025/