Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2025-2026

The Hatcher Pass Races, held in scenic Hatcher Pass near Willow, Alaska, feature challenging courses with significant elevation changes. The event includes a 50-mile ultra, a marathon, and relay options. The marathon course climbs approximately 3,900 feet over the first 25 miles before a steep downh..

Drew's Angel Creek 50 is a challenging and friendly trail running event near Fairbanks, Alaska, featuring 50-mile and 50K point-to-point races. The 50-mile race starts at Twin Bears Camp and finishes at Chena Hot Springs Resort, while the 50K begins at Angel Rocks Trailhead and joins the 50-mile cou..

The Takshanuk Ridge Run is a challenging 11.5-mile summer trail race held annually in Haines, Alaska. Starting at the 7 Mile Saddle Trailhead, the course ascends through temperate rainforest and follows an iconic alpine ridgeline before finishing in downtown Haines. The race offers a rugged wilderne..

The Nifty Fifty is a trail running event held in Juneau, Alaska, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10K races. All races start and finish near the end of Basin Road by the Perseverance Trail. The courses traverse scenic trails with significant elevation gain, including over 5,000 feet for the 50K.The 50K cours..

The Kesugi Ridge Traverse is a challenging trail running event held in Denali State Park, Alaska. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it offers two race distances: a full traverse of 30 miles and a half traverse of 15.5 miles. The race has a combined capacity of 100 participants and requires runners to ha..

The Veins of Gold 2025 is a challenging mountain race held in Palmer, Alaska, starting at Government Peak Recreation Area and finishing at Hatcher Pass Lodge. Covering approximately 8 miles with a vertical gain of around 5,000 feet, the course traverses diverse terrain including steep uphill trails,..

The Dan Seavey Trail Blazer 5K is a memorial running event held in Seward, Alaska, honoring Dan Seavey, a founder of the Iditarod Trailblazers and participant in the first Iditarod race. The race takes place along the historic Iditarod National Historic Trail at Mile 0. Participants can run alongsid..

The Talkeetna Trail Race is a running event held in Talkeetna, Alaska, featuring a 25K trail run and a 5K fun run. The race supports the local community by benefiting the children of Talkeetna. Participants experience scenic trail routes in the Alaskan wilderness, offering a challenging yet rewardin..

The Anchorage United Nations Run is a community-focused 2K and 5K running event held at Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage, Alaska. Celebrating the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Anchorage School District, the run supports language immersion programs by raising funds for classroom materials,..

The Lakes TrailFest is a trail running event held at Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. It offers a variety of race distances to accommodate all ages and skill levels, including a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. The courses feature marked trails with directional signs and colo..

The Girdwood Marathon, held in Girdwood, Alaska, is a challenging trail race set for October 4, 2025, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon, juniors half marathon, and a new 5K trails race. Starting and finishing at the Alyeska Day Lodge, the courses traverse over 30 scenic trails th..

Death By a Mile is a unique endurance running event held at Skeetawk Ski Area in Palmer, Alaska. Participants run as many one-mile loops as possible within set time frames of 12, 6, or 4 hours, with options for morning or afternoon sessions. The course features the Meadow Loop trail atop Skeetawk in..

The Little Su 50K is a winter race held in Big Lake, Alaska, featuring a 50-kilometer loop course on marked trails. Participants traverse frozen rivers, swamps, and narrow, twisty forest paths, offering a challenging and scenic experience. The route showcases spectacular views of majestic mountains..

The Alaska Endurance Trail Run is a challenging ultramarathon event held in Interior Alaska on the UAF West Ridge trails. It features 6, 12, and 24-hour trail running and walking challenges, offering participants the unique experience of racing under the midnight sun, eliminating the need for headla..

The Tsalteshi Backyard Ultra will take place in Soldotna on Friday 5 June 2026.

The Kodiak Mountain Series is a three-day mountain running stage race held in Kodiak, Alaska. Spanning approximately 20 miles with an elevation gain of 8,000 feet, the event features one challenging mountain run each day. Designed to welcome runners of all levels, the series showcases the rugged bea..