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Other 2025 Alaska Races
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FALL

6 Sept Saturday
Alyeska Climbathon (Girdwood)

9 Sept – 22 Oct Tuesdays
Bonnie Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series (Anchorage)

20 Sept Saturday
Equinox Marathon (Fairbanks)

4 Oct Saturday
Girdwood Trail Marathon and Half Marathon (Girdwood)

2024 AMR Grand Prix Race Details

March 15, Saturday

Crazy Lazy – Palmer

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• Description: 6-mile mountain LOOP, 3,000’ vertical
• Race Time: 11 a.m.., Lazy Mountain Trailhead
• Registration and Info: $40; adult registration TBA; Youth registration TBA
• Bib pickup: TBA
• Race Day parking: Parking available on lower Clark-Wolverine Rd. Shuttles leave from Lazy Mountain Bible Church on Clark-Wolverine Road. No parking at trailhead.
• Cutoffs: 45 minutes to the picnic bench and 90 minutes to the summit of Lazy Mountain.
• Youth Race: Ends at Lazy Mountain picnic table
• Proceeds: Benefits Mat-Su youth sports; no refunds.
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrazyLazyMountainRace
• Contact: Race director John Clark, jjclark@gci.net

MAY 22, Thursday

Kal’s Knoya Ridge Run – Anchorage

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• Description: Three UPHILL-ONLY races on rolling foothills climb and remote alpine single track.
• Full Monty: 8.5K and 4,300′ vertical. This is the AMR Grand Prix points race unless canceled due to poor conditions.
• The Original: 5.6K and 2900′ vertical. AMR  GRAND PRIX POINTS RACE IN 2023.
• The Happy Trail: 2.5K and 1200′ vertical
• All races start along the Bulldog trail east of the registration area. All races finish up the ridge. Racers must make their way back to the registration area. Plan to bring water, food and a light coat.
• Race Time: 6 p.m.
• Registration: Race day only from 4:30-5:45 p.m. Minors require parent or guardian signature. Make checks payable to the Alaska Ski Education Foundation.
• Entry: Suggested donation of $30 (proceeds used to support Alaskan student-athletes)
• Directions: Take Muldoon Rd.to Pioneer Dr., park along Pioneer near Klutina Dr., walk through gate at south end of Klutina and follow trail 300 yards to registration. Be courteous to Chugach Foothills residents when parking.
• Permit: Except on race day, a JBER recreational access permit is required to access the area. Go to jber.recaccess.com/
• Information and Entry Form: Bill Spencer, bill.spencer@hdrinc.com, (907) 306-0077

June 7, Saturday

Government Peak Climb – Hatcher Pass

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• Description:
  UPHILL-ONLY, 2.9 miles, 3,700’ vertical gain
  UP-AND-DOWN, 6.75 miles with descent via Blueberry Knoll; 3700’ vertical gain and descent. Up-and-Down is the AMR Grand Prix points race.
  NOTE: those who select the Up-And-Down race will also receive an uphill-only time and be ranked in those results. However, the uphill only time and ranking will NOT be considered for Grand Prix Points because the Up-and-Down is the Grand Prix points event. The exception is for age categories 17-and-under and 60 and above, where the Uphill Only course will also count for GP points.
• Race Time: Up-and-Down 10:30 a.m.; Uphill Only, 10:30 a.m.; Government Peak Recreation Area Community Center (GPRA Chalet)
• Registration and Info: TBA
• Entry:  TBA
• Information: Mark Strabel, strabelracingservices@gmail.com  

June 15, Sunday

Robert Spurr Memorial Hill Climb (Bird Ridge) – Indian

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• Description: UPHILL-ONLY, 3 miles, 3,400′ vertical
• Race Time: 10 a.m., Bird Ridge Trailhead. No bib pickup after 9:30 a.m.
• Parking: Use large lot (called “Bird Creek Access” lot). NO parking on Seward Highway.
• Juniors: 17 & under course goes halfway. Youths 14-17 are allowed to enter the full-course event.
• Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Indian/BirdRidgeHillClimb. Opens on May 1 at 8AM AKST.
• Information: Lyon Kopsack, birdridgerace@gmail.com . See Bird Ridge Race section of website for additional info.

June 22, Sunday

Juneau Ridge Race – Juneau

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• Description:  15-mile LOOP course with 5000′ of vertical gain. The course leaves downtown Juneau and follows the Mount Juneau Ridge loop. Terrain is a mix of road, double-track and single-track trail. Includes 3500′ ascent of Mount Juneau and 3-mile ridge traverse.
• Race Time: 9 a.m. Cope Park, Downtown Juneau
• Entry: $45
• Information and Registration: Opens March 1 (limited to 135 entrants)
• Mandatory gear: Windbreaker, emergency space blanket or bivy, long-sleeved shirt, hat, gloves, water bottle, food.
• Information: Bryan Hitchcock, bwhitch@gmail.com

July 4, Friday

97th Mount Marathon Race – Seward

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• Description: The oldest mountain race in the U.S. Starts in downtown Seward, goes UP AND DOWN a steep 3,000-foot mountain and is about 3 miles long. Juniors go halfway. Time cutoff for official result is 2:30 for adults and 1:30 for juniors.
• Race times: Juniors – 9 a.m.; Men – 11 a.m.; Women – 2 p.m.
• Entry: TBA
• Registration and Website: Priority and lottery registration open March 1-31 at www.mountmarathon.com; race capped at 375 men, 375 women and 300 juniors.
• Information: Matias Saari, director@mountmarathon.com

July 26, Saturday

Cirque Series Alyeska – Girdwood

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• Description: 6.2-mile LOOP course with 3,900’ vertical gain and equal descent. Course at Alyeska Resort includes singletrack, CAT roads, rocky scrambling up Center Ridge and a steep descent of Max’s Mountain.
• Race time: 10 a.m., Sitzmark Bar & Grill, Girdwood. Awards party, 1:30 p.m.
• Bib Pickup: Race day 8-9:30 a.m. Early bib pickup July 28 at Skinny Raven, downtown Anchorage.
• Entry: $119 (same for Pro, Expert or Sport Division)
• Registration: Open now HERE (race capped at 600 runners)
• Information: website http://cirqueseries.com/alyeska; race director Julian Carr, julian@cirqueseries.com

August 2, Saturday

Matanuska Peak Challenge – Palmer

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• Description: 14-mile OUT-AND-BACK course with 10,000′ vertical gain. Route ascends Lazy Mountain, descends backside of Lazy and climbs Matanuska Peak before returning in reverse. There is a strict cutoff time of 80 minutes at the top of Lazy Mountain. Racers must be 15 years or older to participate. All participants are expected to complete the course no more than 8 hours.
• Race Time: 9 a.m., Lazy Mountain Trailhead
• Entry: Registration race-day only. Suggested donation of $30. Any proceeds will be donated to Alaska Mountain Runners.
• Mandatory gear: Windbreaker top, long underwear top and bottom, hat, gloves, water bottle. There are no aid stations.
• Information: Lyon Kopsack, lyonkopsack@yahoo.com

August 16, Saturday

Veins of Gold Mountain Run – Palmer

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• Description: POINT-TO-POINT 9-mile technical mountain run from Government Peak Recreation Area to Independence Mine via the Government Peak race trail and the ridge to Summit Lake. Total vertical gain of about 5,000 feet.
• Start: 9 a.m. at Government Peak Recreation Area
• Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/VeinsofGold
• Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/VeinsofGold
• Contact: events@aktivesoles.com

TBA

Alaska Mountain Runners Annual Awards Ceremony – Anchorage

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• Time: TBA
• Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 10 overall per gender and Top 3 in each age group plus the In-Spurrational and Gamut Awards. Food and drink are available for purchase. 
• Location: TBA

Other 2025 Alaska Races

April 5, Saturday

The KrrBrrr – Palmer

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• Description: 5 mile looped course. Run as many laps as you can in 8 hours.
• Race time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM
• Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=122739
• Information: https://thekrrbrrr.wordpress.com/

May-August

Northern Trails Running Series – Fairbanks Area

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• Information: http://www.runningclubnorth.org/northern-trails-series and https://www.runningclubnorth.org/calendar/

1. Toghotthele (formerly Annihilator), Nenana, 6 miles – May 25
2. Masochism on Moose Mountain, 4 miles – June 3
3. Wickersham Dome Trail Run, 8 miles – June 15
4. Ester Dome Ass Kicker, 7 miles – July 6
5. Chena Hot Springs Run & Soak, 8.5 miles – July 26
6. Drew’s Angel Creek 50-miler and 50K – August 2
7. Musk Ox Run, 13 miles – August 23
8. Granite Tors Trail Run, 15 miles – August 30

June 6-7, Friday-Saturday

Alaska Endurance Trail Run – Fairbanks

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• Description: 6, 12, or 24 hours on a 6-mile loop at the UAF West Ridge Trails
• Information: www.alaskaendurancetrailrun.org

June 6, Friday

Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra – Soldotna

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• Description: LOOPED 4.16-mile course following all official backyard ultra “last runner standing” rules
• Start: 5 p.m. at Wolverine Trailhead on Kalifornsky Beach Rd.
• Registration:  $100 on UltraSignup; limited to 50 participants
• Info and Rules: https://www.tsalteshi.org/Events/
• Contact: info@tsalteshi.com

June 19-21, Thursday-Saturday

Kodiak Mountain Series – Kodiak

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• Description: compete solo or as a team in three races on three consequtive days. Stage 1: Heitman Mountain – 5.91 miles, 2,238ft. Stage 2: Sharatin Mountain – 7.76 miles, 2,777ft. Stage 3: Pyramid Mountain Loop = 5 miles, 2,138ft.
• Registration: Opens January 15 at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=122557.
• More Info: https://www.kodiakmountainseries.com
• Contact: info@kodiakmountainseries.com

July 4, Friday

Anvil Mountain Run – Nome

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• Description: OUT-AND-BACK 10.5 miles to the top of Anvil Mountain, 1,134ʼ vertical
• Start time: 8 a.m.; sign up at City Hall at 7:30 a.m.
• Information: Leo Rasmussen, leaknome@gmail.com

July 6, Sunday

Reckless Raven 50 Mile Ultra and Relay – Whitehorse, Canada

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• Description: Challenging trails with ridges, mountains and water crossings. Relay is 2-person.
• Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=111213
• Information and email: Website: raven.runforlife.ca; email: raven@runforlife.ca

July 12, Saturday

AKtive’s Backyard Ultra – Palmer

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• Description: LOOPED 4.16-mile course following all official backyard ultra “last runner standing” rules
• Start: 8 a.m. at Government Peak Recreation Area
• Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=120627
• Info and Rules: https://aktivesoles.com/aktivities/aktives-backyard-ultra/
• Contact: adventures@aktivesoles.com

July 19, Saturday

Alpine Adventure Run – Sitka

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• Description: POINT-TO-POINT 7-mile trail run with 2,500’ vertical including Gavan Hill and the Harbor Mountain Rim Trail.
• Registration: $50. Opens at 7 a.m. on April 23. Limited to 125 participants. Email race director christinemariehoran@gmail.com requesting entry.
• Facebook page: HERE

July 19, Saturday

Crow Pass Crossing – Girdwood

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• Description: 22.5-mile POINT-TO-POINT on extremely technical trail with glacial river crossing from Girdwood to Eagle River Nature Center
• Race Time: 9 a.m., Crow Pass Trailhead
• Entry: $80; Limited to 150 entrants; there will be a waitlist if necessary.
• Registration: Opens at 9 a.m. May 1 until the 150 spots are filled at www.ultrasignup.com. A waitlist will open once filled.
• Information: Matias Saari, matias@healthyfuturesak.org or website crowpasscrossing.com

July 20, Sunday

Hope and Sunrise Wagon Trail Run – Hope

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• Description: 5K fundraiser for Hope Sunrise Emergency Services. Start at 11AM.
• Information and Registration: www.hopewagonrun.com .

July 25-26, Fri-Sat

Resurrection Pass 100-mile and 50-mile – Cooper Landing and Hope

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• Description: 100- and 50-mile events between Hope and Cooper Landing
• 100-mile start: 3 p.m. July 26 at the Resurrection Pass Trailhead in Hope
• 50-mile start: 6 a.m. July 27 at the Resurrection Pass Trailhead in Cooper Landing
• Information and Registration: www.rpultras.com
• Contact: resurrectionruns@gmail.com

August 2, Saturday

Hatcher Pass Marathon and Relay – Willow

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• Description: Marathon and 3-person relay are POINT-TO-POINT gravel road with 4,000’ vertical climb from Shirley Towne Drive near Willow to Independence Mine parking area; 50-mile goes from Hatcher Pass Lodge to Willow and back.
• Registration and Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/HatcherPass50MileMarathonandRelayCharityBibs
• Contact:  adventures@aktivesoles.com

August 9, Saturday

Kesugi Ridge Traverse and Half Traverse – Denali State Park

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• Description: The Full Traverse is 30-mile hilly POINT-TO-POINT singletrack trail run from Little Coal Creek to Byers Lake Trailhead. The Half Traverse travels 15 miles from Little Coal Creek to just beyond the Ermine Trail Junction.
• Race time: 9 a.m. mass start for both the Full Traverse and Half Traverse
• Registration: Registration opens at 9 a.m. May 1 at https://www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=114787. The race is capped at 50 entrants for the Full Traverse and 50 entrants for the Half Traverse. There will be waitlists for each race, if necessary.
• Website: www.kesugiridgetraverse.com (Consult website for information about mandatory gear, qualifier races, time cut-offs, camping and shuttle).
• Information: Matias Saari, matiasmountain@gmail.com

September 6, Saturday

Alyeska Climbathon – Girdwood

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• Description: UPHILL ONLY. Climb the North Face Trail (2,000 vertical feet in 2.2 miles) between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Complimentary tram ride down after each lap.
• Registration: Opens in June; fundraiser to fight against women’s cancers.
• Information: www.alyeskaclimbathon.com; Email: admin@alyeskaclimbathon.com

September 9 – October 21, Tuesdays

Bonnie Sosa Tuesday Night Race Series – Anchorage

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• Description: Popular trail races for kids and adults ranging from 1-12 kilometers
• Schedule: Races start at 6:30 p.m.; locations to be determined
• Information: Cathy Janigo at cathy.janigo@anchorageak.gov or
  https://www.muni.org/Departments/parks/Pages/TuesdayNightRaces.aspx

September 20, Saturday

61st Equinox Marathon – Fairbanks

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• Description: Challenging marathon and 3-person relay on trails and roads
• Registration: Opens in May
• Information: Stacy Fisk, equinox@runningclubnorth.org
• Website: www.equinoxmarathon.org

October 4, Saturday

Girdwood Trail Marathon & Half Marathon – Girdwood

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• Description: LOOP course on challenging trails (route direction alternates each year; counter-clockwise in 2023). Starts and ends at Alyeska Daylodge.
• Race time: 9 a.m. marathon; 10 a.m., half marathon.
• Registration: Opens June 1 at https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Girdwood/GirdwoodMarathon
• Information: Deb Essex, deb@skigirdwood.org or website www.skigirdwood.org