Veins of Gold

AUG

28

2027

An approximately 8 mile mountain trail race in Palmer, AK with about 5,000 ft of ascent over mixed terrain from Government Peak to Independence Mine.

Sat 28 Aug 2027

Palmer, Alaska

Website

8 miles

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Veins of Gold (Palmer, AK)

Veins of Gold is a mountain trail race held on 08.28.2027 that begins at the Government Peak Recreation Area parking lot in Palmer, AK. The course covers about 8 miles with roughly 5,000 ft of vertical gain and follows a route up Government Peak, along a ridge to April Bowl, down to the Summit Lake parking lot, and then down the road to Independence Mine.

The route crosses a variety of surfaces including steep uphill trail, loose rock, shale, tundra, dirt road, and a short section of paved road near the end. Weather and conditions can change quickly and may increase difficulty or hazard; participants are expected to be aware of their surroundings and of changing terrain.

Registration opens Jan 1. A course map is provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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