Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2024-2025

The Solstice Invitational is a running and sports event scheduled for December 22, 2024, in Fairbanks, Alaska. This exciting race features three distinct events: a 50-mile dog team race, a 20-mile relay that includes dog team, skijor, and bikejor categories, and a 3-mile fun run suitable for skijor ..

The Little Su 50K is an exciting winter racing event held in Big Lake, Alaska, featuring a challenging 50K loop course. Participants can choose to run, bike, or ski, navigating marked trails that traverse frozen rivers, swamps, and winding forest paths. The event offers stunning views and the chance..

The Kodiak Mountain Series is a thrilling three-day stage race held in Kodiak, Alaska, featuring both team and solo categories. Participants tackle a series of challenging courses across stunning mountain landscapes, including Heitman Mountain, Sharatin Mountain, and Pyramid Mountain. Each stage off..

The Denali 50K is an endurance running event set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park in Alaska. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, this race invites 50 qualified athletes to traverse a scenic section of the historic Denali Highway, renowned for its breathtaking views and natural beauty. ..

The Denali 100K is an endurance race set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park in Alaska. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, this challenging event invites qualified athletes from around the world to traverse a scenic 100K course along the historic Denali Highway. Participants will experie..

The Denali135 is an endurance race set against the stunning backdrop of Denali National Park in Alaska. Covering approximately 135 miles along the historic Denali Highway, the race challenges qualified athletes from around the world to navigate a diverse terrain with an elevation gain of 8,800 feet...

AKtive's Backyard Ultra is an exciting endurance running event held at the Government Peak Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. Participants tackle a 4.167-mile loop through scenic trails, aiming to complete as many loops as possible within an hour each. The event follows standard Backyard Ultra rules..

The Cirque Series - Alyeska, AK is an exhilarating mountain running event featuring a challenging 6.2-mile course with a vertical gain of 3,890 feet. Starting at sea level, runners ascend through the scenic Alyeska Resort, tackling steep climbs and technical terrain, including the demanding Center R..

The Hatcher Pass Races, held in the scenic Matanuska-Susitna valley, feature challenging courses for runners of all levels, including a 50-mile race, a marathon, and a relay event. The marathon course includes significant elevation gain, with the first 25 miles primarily uphill, culminating in a dow..

The Veins of Gold 2025 is a challenging mountain race taking place in Palmer, Alaska. Participants will navigate an approximately 8-mile course with a vertical gain of around 5,000 feet, starting at the Government Peak Recreation Area and ending at Independence Mine. The race features diverse terrai..

The Lakes TrailFest is an exciting trail running event taking place at the Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area in Palmer, Alaska. Scheduled for September 28, 2025, the festival features a variety of races, including a Kids Run, 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, catering to participants of all ages and skill ..

Death By a Mile is an exciting running event taking place at the Skeetawk Ski Area in Palmer, Alaska. Participants can choose to run for 12, 6, or 4 hours, completing as many one-mile loops as possible on the scenic Meadow Loop trail. The event encourages social running and camaraderie, with no time..