Trail Running Calendar Alaska 2025-2026

The Turnagain Arm Trail Run is an annual event held in Southcentral Alaska, featuring 8-mile and 4-mile trail races along the scenic Turnagain Arm Trail. The race showcases a challenging course with rocky, rooty, and hilly terrain, offering stunning views of the arm and surrounding landscape. Partic..

The Alaska Endurance Trail Run is a timed race event taking place in Fairbanks, Alaska, on June 6-7, 2025. Participants can choose from three race durations: 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours, racing against the clock to cover as much distance as possible. The course features a scenic 6-mile loop on we..

The Kodiak Mountain Series is a challenging three-day stage race held in Kodiak, Alaska, from June 19-21, 2025. Participants will race across three different mountain courses, including Heitman Mountain, Sharatin Mountain, and Pyramid Mountain Loop, each offering steep single-track trails, stunning..

The Denali50K is a scenic ultramarathon held on June 21, 2025, in Maclaren Summit, Alaska. Set along the historic Denali Highway, the race offers participants breathtaking views of Denali and the surrounding Alaska Range. Covering a 50-kilometer course from Maclaren Summit to Alpine Creek Lodge, run..

The Denali Ultras is an endurance running event taking place from June 21 to June 23, 2025, in Paxson, Alaska. Participants can choose from three race distances: 135 miles, 100 kilometers, and 50 kilometers, with options for charity bibs that support the Denali Education Center or a charity of their..

The Denali 100K is a challenging ultramarathon held along the historic Denali Highway in Alaska, starting at Alpine Creek Lodge and ending near Cantwell. Covering approximately 100 kilometers, the race offers stunning panoramic views of Denali and the surrounding mountains, with nearly 20 hours to c..

The Juneau Ridge Race is a challenging 15-mile trail run held in Juneau, Alaska, starting and finishing in Cope Park. The course features a mix of town passages, rugged terrain, and a summit ascent of Mt. Juneau at 3,500 feet, followed by a traverse along the scenic Juneau Ridge.Participants must na..

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

The Crow Pass Crossing is a challenging 22.6-mile trail race held in the scenic Girdwood/Eagle River area of Alaska. The course traverses rugged terrain, including glacier moraines and shale sections, offering runners a demanding and picturesque experience. Known for its stunning views of Raven Glac..

The Resurrection Pass Ultras is an ultramarathon event held in Alaska, featuring 50-mile and 100-mile self-supported trail races along the historic Resurrection Pass Trail. The trail, maintained by the US Forest Service, runs between Hope and Cooper Landing on the Kenai Peninsula. The 100-mile race..

The Cirque Series - Alyeska is an exhilarating mountain running event set in Girdwood, Alaska, featuring a challenging 6.2-mile course with a vertical gain of 3,890 feet. Participants will navigate steep climbs and technical descents, offering stunning views of the Chugach Mountains and surrounding..

Drew's Angel Creek 50 is a challenging point-to-point trail race near Fairbanks, Alaska, featuring 50-mile and 50K distances. The event showcases a mix of rugged, technical trail sections and scenic ridge lines, testing runners' endurance and trail skills. The 50-mile race begins at Twin Bears Camp..

The Hatcher Pass Races, held in scenic Hatcher Pass, Alaska, feature challenging courses for runners of various distances, including a marathon, 50-mile, and relay events. The courses traverse Hatcher Pass Road, with significant elevation gains—up to 5,000 feet for the 50-mile race—offering a rugged..

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 event has a combined capacity of 100 participants and requires runners to h..

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

The Talkeetna Trail Race, held in Talkeetna, Alaska, is a community-focused running event featuring a challenging 25K trail run along the scenic local trails. Additionally, there is a 5K fun run designed to be stroller and kid-friendly, making it accessible for families and runners of all levels. Th..

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 Skeetawk Ski Area in Palmer, Alaska. Participants can choose to run for 12, 6, or 4 hours, aiming to complete as many one-mile loops as possible on the scenic Meadow Loop trail. The event encourages a fun and social atmosphere, allowing ru..

The Little Su 50K is a challenging winter trail race held in Big Lake, Alaska, as part of the Alaska Winter Wilderness Races. Taking place on marked trails, the event offers runners a unique experience of racing in remote, frozen Alaskan wilderness with spectacular views and varied snow conditions...