Kesugi Ridge Traverse

Talkeetna, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Kesugi Ridge Traverse - 14th Annual

The Kesugi Ridge Traverse is scheduled for August 8, 2026 in Denali State Park. The event offers two point-to-point trail courses that start at the Little Coal Creek Trailhead (Mile 164 Parks Highway).

Course options include:

  • Full Traverse: 31 miles
  • Half Traverse: 14.2 miles

Entry is limited to 100 total entrants, with an ideal split of 50 runners in each distance. Once capacity is reached a waitlist will open. Entry requires online registration and carries a base fee of $85 plus the registration service fee. Registration opens on May 1, 2026 at 9 a.m. AKDT on the event registration platform.

Additional event information provided by the organizer includes race details, course description, requirements, frequently asked questions, volunteer opportunities, results, and media. The event is identified as the fourteenth running of the Kesugi Ridge Traverse and lists sponsors and media photos among its published materials. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

31 mi
Full Traverse
14 mi
Half Traverse
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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