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Description: 6-mile mountain LOOP, 3,000’ vertical
Race Time: 11 a.m., Lazy Mountain Trailhead
Registration and Info: $50; adult and youth registration HERE
Bib pickup: Race day on site
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 21, 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: 5.3 miles and 4,300′ vertical. This is the AMR Grand Prix points race unless canceled due to poor conditions.
The Original: 4 miles and 2900′ vertical.
The Happy Trail: 1.6 miles 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: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Anchorage/KnoyaRidgeRun or race day from 4:30-5:45 p.m. Minors require parent or guardian signature. Make checks payable to the Alaska Ski Education Foundation.
Entry: $40 (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: Leah Besh, leahbesh@gmail.com, (907) 830-6606

June 6, Saturday

The Blueberry Rampage (formerly Government Peak Climb) – Palmer

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Description:
ALL RACES ARE UPHILL-ONLY
Adult Race – 2.9 miles, 3,600’ vertical gain ascending via Blueberry Knoll to just below the Government Peak summit.
Junior Race – 1.5 miles, 1500′ vertical gain ascending to Blueberry Knoll.
Race Time: 10:00 a.m.; Government Peak Recreation Area Community Center (GPRA Chalet). 9am start available for noncompetitive racers who want extra time.
Registration and Info: https://my.raceresult.com/392993/
Entry: $40 adults/$30 juniors April 15-May 15, $50 adults/$40 juniors May 16-June 6, $60 adults/$50 juniors on race day
Information: Eric Strabel, eric.strabel@matsuski.org

June 21, 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.
Entry: $45
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: Race Director Julianne Dickerson, birdridgerace@gmail.com & see See Bird Ridge Race section of website for additional info.

June 28, 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: $65
Information and Registration: Opens March 1 (limited to 135 entrants) at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134794
Mandatory gear: Windbreaker, emergency space blanket or bivy, long-sleeved shirt, hat, gloves, water bottle, food.
Information: Bryan Hitchcock, juneauridgerace@gmail.com

July 4, Saturday

98th 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: $100 for men and women; $50 for juniors
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 25, 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 TBA at Skinny Raven, downtown Anchorage.
Entry: $129 (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 1, Saturday

Matanuska Peak Challenge – Palmer

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Description: 13-mile OUT-AND-BACK course with nearly 9,000′ 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 15, 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.
Race Time: 9 a.m. at Government Peak Recreation Area
Entry: $85
Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/VeinsofGold
Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Palmer/VeinsofGold
Contact: blackwolfendurance@gmail.com

September 12, Saturday

Alaska Mountain Runners PARTY & Awards Ceremony – FREE EVENT!

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Time: 7-10 p.m.
Featuring: Music, food, Grand Prix slide show and more – all mountains runners and their friends are welcome!
Awards: Awards will be given to the Top 5 overall per gender and age group TBD, plus the In-Spurrational and Gamut Awards.
Location: ELITE Sports Performance, 801 E. 82nd Ave., Anchorage

2026 Other Alaska Races

March 29, Sunday

Arctic Valley Rally Ski Mountaineering Race – Arctic Valley

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Description: Up-and-down ski mountaineering event. Long course has 3 climbs and descents and 3,500’ vertical gain. Short course has 2 climbs and descents and 2,000’ vertical gain.
Race time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Early Bird, $30; Race day, $45
Information and registration: https://alaskaavalanche.org/events/2026-arctic-valley-rally-a-ski-mountaineering-race/

April 4, 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=131539
Information: https://thekrrbrrr.wordpress.com/

May 7, Thursday

Turnagain Arm Trail Run – Anchorage

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Description: Hilly POINT-TO-POINT trail run. 8-mile goes from Potter to Rainbow Trailhead. 4-mile goes from McHugh to Rainbow Trailhead. The direction reverses every year.
Even Years: Start at Rainbow TH/McHugh TH – Finish at Potter TH
Odd Years: Start at Potter TH/McHugh TH – Finish at Rainbow TH
Race time: 6:30 p.m.
Entry: $45. Proceeds benefit the University of Alaska Anchorage Ski Team.
Bib Pickup: Race day only beginning at 5:45 p.m. at your start trailhead — Potter TH for the 8-mile and McHugh TH for the 4-mile.
Registration: $45, opens at 9 a.m. April 7 on runsignup.com. Limited to 200 participants per Chugach State Park permit.
Website: http://turnagainarmtrailrun.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turnagainarmtrailrun
Information: Anna Berecz, seawolfskiing@gmail.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/

Toghotthele (formerly Annihilator), Nenana, 6 miles – May 24
Masochism on Moose Mountain, 4 miles – June 2
Wickersham Dome Trail Run, 8 miles – June 14
Ester Dome Ass Kicker, 7 miles – June 28
Chena Hot Springs Run & Soak, 8.5 miles – July 25
Drew’s Angel Creek 50-miler and 50K – August 1
Musk Ox Run, 13 miles – August 15
Granite Tors Trail Run, 15 miles – August 29

May 24, Sunday

Pillar Mountain Run – Kodiak

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Description: This Crab Fest race is a 9-mile loop – starts at the Harbormasters Building, up Pillar Mountain Rd, with picturesque views along the crest, rugged/slippery downhill into Swampy Acres and back. Course includes road, gravel, rock, and trails, has a 2400′ vertical.
Start time: 12 p.m. at the Harbormasters Office on Marine Way
Entry fee: $30 adult, $20 students/seniors
Registration: Pre-registration in person at the Kodiak Teen Center; race day registration from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the community pool near the start.
Contact: Email HBolen@city.kodiak.ak.us or visit kodiakak.myrec.com for more information.

June 5-6, 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 5, 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 8, Sunday

Spencer Glacier Dash – Portage Train Depot/Spencer Whistle Stop

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Description: 5 mile running event that follows the path of Spencer Glacier’s recession. The start of the race is only accessible by riding on the Alaska Railroad. The course begins at the Spencer Whistle Stop of the Alaska Railroad and follows the Spencer Glacier Trail around the lake to the end and back. One wave mass start. 60 min turnaround cutoff time to make it back to the finish at the boat launch of Chugach Adventures base camp by 4pm
Registration: Opens April 17 at https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Portage/SpencerGlacier5MileDash
Cost: $103 (early bird registration through end of April), price increase by $10 starting in May; fee includes cost of race and round trip train ticket from the Portage Depot to Spencer Whistle Stop
Website Information and email: https://kmtacorridor.org/spencer-glacier-dash/ and Rachel Blakeslee, rachelblakeslee@kmtacorridor.org

June 19-20, 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=130088.
More Info: https://www.kodiakmountainseries.com
Contact: info@kodiakmountainseries.com

June 21, Sunday

Denali 135 Alaska Endurance Race – Paxson

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Description: On Denali Highway gravel road. 135-miler starts in Paxson, ends near Cantwell. 100K starts at Alpine Creek Lodge, ends near Cantwell.
Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=130064
Information: spirit-trips.com/denali-135/

July 4, Saturday

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 4, Saturday

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.
Information and email: Website: raven.runforlife.ca; email: raven@runforlife.ca

July 8 – August 5, Wednesdays

Salmon Run Series – Soldotna

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Description: Wednesday night 5K trail races and Kids Fun Runs at 5:30 p.m. at the Tsalteshi Trailhead.
Information and Registration: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/community-events/salmon-run-series/
Contact: Email Sara Aamodt at sara@kenaiwatershed.org or 907-260-5449.

July 11, Saturday

Black Wolf 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=131540
Contact: adventures@aktivesoles.com

July 11, Saturday

Kachemak Bay Mountain Classic – Portlock Half Marathon – Humpy Creek

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Description: The Friends of Kachemak State Parks are happy to announce this new half-marathon: Portlock Half Marathon a remote, self-supported wilderness running and hiking event conducted on rugged terrain accessible only by boat. Start at Humpy Creek Flats (bottom of Portlock Trail) and then 3 miles to the turnaround on Portlock Plateau (2500′ Elevation Gain), return downhill and cross Grewingk Creek via the Tram and finish at Saddle Trailhead. Trail distance is approximately 13 miles.
Mandatory Gear: Long-sleeved wind/rain jacket. Hat or buff. Minimum of 1 liter of water. Sufficient food and hydration for a 13+ mile mountain event. Fully charged mobile phone with race route downloaded or accessible. Personal medications, including epinephrine (EpiPen), if required. Bear deterrent: bear spray and small air horn recommended. No firearms permitted.
Details: https://www.friendsofkachemakbay.org/trail-race
Registration: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=433011 – Early Registration $75 through July 5th. Late registration $95.
Contact: kachemakbaymountainclassic@gmail.com

July 18, 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 18, Saturday

Crow Pass Crossing – Girdwood

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Description: 23-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
Registration: Opens at 9 a.m. May 1 at Ultrasignup, https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=136556, until the 150 spots are filled. A waitlist will open, if necessary.
Information: Matias Saari, matias@healthyfuturesak.org or website crowpasscrossing.com

July 19, 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 24-25, 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

July 26, Sunday

Takshanuk Ridge Run – Haines

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Description: 11.5 miles of demanding mountain and trail running finishing in the center of Haines.
Start: 8 a.m. at the 7-Mile Saddle Trailhead Parking Lot. Optional shuttle leaves Alaska Backcountry Outfitters at 7:30 a.m.
Information and Registration: runsignup.com/Race/AK/Haines/TakshanukTrailInvitational
Contact: Adam McMahan, takshanukridgerun@gmail.com

August 1, Saturday

Hatcher Pass Races – 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://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=133927
Contact: blackwolfendurance@gmail.com

August 1, Saturday

Drew’s Angel Creek 50 Mile and 50k – Fairbanks

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Description: POINT-TO-POINT 50-miler and 50K with mix of hard-packed and technical trails in the Chena River Recreation Area. 50-mile has 12,000 feet of elevation gain and 50K has 6,400 feet of gain.
Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134477 (waitlist available once full)
Information and email: Website: angelcreek50.org; email: info@angelcreek50.org

August 2, Sunday

Yukon River Trail Marathon – Whitehorse, Canada

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Description: LOOP course on challenging trails near the Yukon River; marathon and relay options
Registration: Opens late spring; expected to fill quickly.
Information: www.yukonmarathon.com
Contact: register@yukonmarathon.com

August 8, Saturday

Kesugi Ridge Traverse and Half Traverse – Denali State Park

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Description: The Full Traverse is 31-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 Ultrasignup HERE at 8 a.m. May 1. The race is capped at 100 entrants combined for the Full Traverse and Half Traverse. There will a waitlists, 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

August 22, Saturday

Lost Lake Run – Seward

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Description: Challenging 15.5-mile POINT-TO-POINT trail.
Registration: Team Registration and individual fundraiser registration begins March 1. Legendary Lost Lakers and Top 3 performances will be contacted to register by March 15. Link will be posted on home page.
Information: www.lostlakerun.com or LostLakeRun@gmail.com

August 28-30, Friday-Sunday

Skeetawk Scramble – Palmer

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Description: The Skeetawk Scramble is a three day mountain running event with all races starting and finishing at Skeetawk Ski Area in the stunning Hatcher Pass Recreation Area. Runners will experience all that the southwest Talkeetnas have to offer; incredible views, steep climbs, and impressive ridges.
The 2026 race weekend will take place August 28-30 with events including a youth uphill, a VK, a 12K mountain loop, and a 37K “Skeetawk Skyline Scramble” which is one of four official US Skyrunning races. Runners can choose to run one, two, or all three events over the weekend.
Information & Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=134718

August 29, Saturday

Cape Blossom Marathon and Half – Kotzebue

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Description: Marathon and half marathon above the Arctic Circle. Registration is $25 for locals and $100 for non-residents of Kotzebue. Payments to be made directly to the City of Kotzebue.
Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Kotzebue/CapeBlossomMarathon

September 6, Sunday

McCarthy Half Marathon and 5-Mile Run – McCarthy

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Description: Half Marathon begins on the west side of the Kennecott River, runs up the old wagon road to the Kennicott Mill Building and back down the main road to downtown McCarthy. The 5-miler turns around at the airstrip. Both races start at 12 p.m.
Information: https://www.wrangells.org/runthewrangells26

September 6, Sunday

Graduation Ridge Race – Seldovia

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Description: Seldovia Harbor Pavilion to Graduation Peak. 13.1 miles and 4500 feet of gain. Starts at 12:15PM and entry is $40
Information: https://groundtruthalaska.org/GraduationTrailRace

September 8 – October 20, 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 12, 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 12, Sunday

Talkeetna Trail Race – Talkeetna

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Description: 25K race on Talkeetna’s amazing trails, as well as a 5k-ish stroller and kid friendly race that benefits the kids of Talkeetna.
Details & Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Talkeetna/TalkeetnaTrailRace

September 19, Saturday

63rd Equinox Marathon – Fairbanks

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

October 3, 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