The Nifty Fifty - Juneau, AK

Downtown Juneau, United States • 9 Aug 2025

The Nifty Fifty is a trail running event held in Juneau, Alaska, featuring 50K, 25K, and 10K races. All races start and finish near the end of Basin Road by the Perseverance Trail. The courses traverse scenic trails with significant elevation gain, including over 5,000 feet for the 50K.

The 50K course includes an out-and-back section on the Flume, Glacier Avenue, and Salmon Creek Trail before joining the 25K route, which covers Basin Road, Perseverance Trail, Red Mill Trail, the Glory Hole overlook, Granite Creek Trail, and Mt. Roberts Trail. The 10K is an out-and-back on Basin Road and nearby trails.

Aid stations provide water and snacks, and runners can leave drop bags at the start/finish. The event is organized by the Juneau Trail and Road Runners Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
5000 m+
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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