Denali 50K

50K · Cantwell, AK, US · official site

Course

Distance31.1 mi
Distance (metric)50.0 km“Distance: 50 kilometers” source
Course typepoint-to-point“runners continue their westward push and finish at Alpine Creek Lodge where a well deserved burger and beer can be found” source
Terrainmountain, alpine, arctic, road“The road descends Northwestward towards the Maclaren River with the mighty Alaska Range covering the entire horizon from west to east. The road passes through Thermokarst, Eskers and Kettle lakes left long ago when Ice A” source

Getting there

Nearest townCantwell“The race concludes near Cantwell.” source
StateAK“State/Region: Alaska” source
CountryUS“State/Region: Alaska” source
Race starts atMaclaren Summit, Denali Highway“Maclaren Summit which is at Mile 37 (From Paxson) the highest point on the Denali Highway” source
Nearest major airportANC“Alaska 4x4 is located at the Anchorage Airport and make the pick-up and drop off of your rental vehicle super easy” source
Driving distance to airport296.0 mi“Driving distance from Anchorage to Paxson is 259 miles; the race start at Maclaren Summit is described as "Mile 37 (From Paxson)" per spirit-trips.com/denali-50k/ — combined estimate 259 + 37 = 296 miles, not a single ro” source

Race day

Start time08:00
Entry fee$250
Aid stations1
Drop bagsyes
Runners50

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