Skeetawk Scramble

Skeetawk Scramble

The Skeetawk Scramble is a three day mountain running event held at Skeetawk Ski Area in the Hatcher Pass Recreation Area near Palmer, AK. The event dates are August 28 to August 30, 2026, and it is organized by Black Wolf Endurance. All races start and finish at Skeetawk Ski Area. Runners may choose to enter one, two, or all three races over the weekend.

The program includes a vertical kilometer that follows Frostbite Ridge to the Blueberry Knoll to Government Peak trail intersection, covering about 3 miles with 3000 plus feet of gain. The 12K is a looped mountain course with about 3600 feet of elevation gain and loss, routing over Frostbite Ridge and Government Peak before descending Halibut Tail back to Skeetawk. A Youth Scramble is a one kilometer uphill point to point for ages 14 and under, with roughly 1,000 feet of elevation gain and an option for parents to accompany very young children.

The Skeetawk Skyline Scramble is a certified skyrunning course of 37K with roughly 11,500 feet of vertical climbing. That route uses technical ridge lines, rocky slabs, shale descents, and mixed single track and road segments. The organizer notes that this course is highly technical and intended for runners with strong mountain experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• VK: 3 miles and 3000+ ft of gain
• 12K: 12K loop with 3600 ft elevation gain and loss
• 37K Skyline Scramble: 37K with about 11,500 ft of elevation gain
• Youth Scramble: 1 kilometer uphill, about 1,000 ft of gain