Crow Pass Crossing
Girdwood, United States • 18 Jul 2026
Event overview
The 41st Crow Pass Crossing is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026. Registration opens on May 1, 2026 via UltraSignup. The event began in 1984 and is now organized as a fundraiser by the Anchorage nonprofit Healthy Futures, the signature program of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. The race runs between locations near Girdwood and the Eagle River Nature Center.
Course and race characteristics
The course is about 23 miles long (originally described as 28 miles). It follows a remote, technical mountain trail with sloping snowfields, chest-high brush, and numerous rocks and roots. The route includes a crossing of the frigid, fast-moving Eagle River and offers mountain and glacier views. Wildlife on the route can include bears, bees, and moose. There are no course markers or aid stations. Hikers commonly require two or more days to traverse the trail; top competitors can complete the course in under three hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.