Angel Creek 50
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Drew's Angel Creek 50
Drew's Angel Creek 50 is a point to point trail event near Fairbanks, Alaska, held on August 7, 2027. The event offers two distances and follows trails that are a mix of hard packed surfaces and technical ridge line sections.
- 50 mile
- 50K
The 50 mile course starts at Twin Bears Camp (Mile 30 Chena Hot Springs Rd) and finishes at Chena Hot Springs Resort (Mile 56.5 Chena Hot Springs Rd). The 50K starts at the Angel Rocks Trailhead parking lot, joins the 50 mile course, and also finishes at Chena Hot Springs Resort. The route is roughly a 50/50 mix of hard packed trail with good footing and more technical sections along ridge lines.
Road access is available only at the start locations, the Angel Rocks Trailhead, and the finish. Drop bags for the 50 mile race are available at checkpoints located at miles 30 and 42, and at the finish. Drop bags for the 50K can be left at the 50K start line, which also serves as the 37K / 23 mile checkpoint. A shuttle service transports runners from Chena Hot Springs Resort to the starts.
Reported elevation changes are: 50 mile gain 12,600 ft and loss 12,000 ft. 50K gain 6,400 ft and loss 6,200 ft. The finish at Chena Hot Springs Resort is at 1,300 ft. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.