Alaska MTB Marathon
- Date Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Anchorage, Alaska
- Price $45.00 - $110.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Ultra, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Alaska MTB Marathon, taking place on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the stunning city of Anchorage! This exciting mountain biking event returns with a bang, featuring a variety of race options for riders of all skill levels. Participants can choose from an impressive lineup of distances: the challenging 50-mile solo race, the 33-mile solo or team relay, and a fun 10-mile course that promises thrills for those at the advanced-beginner level.
The race will take place on the picturesque Anchorage Hillside trails, showcasing some of the most rewarding and challenging terrain in the region. Riders will navigate an approximately 15-mile loop that includes both technical rooty trails and exhilarating downhill sections. Aid stations will be available to support racers, and with wildlife safety measures in place, participants can expect an adventure like no other. Join us for this unforgettable day of competition, camaraderie, and breathtaking Alaskan scenery!
The race will take place on the picturesque Anchorage Hillside trails, showcasing some of the most rewarding and challenging terrain in the region. Riders will navigate an approximately 15-mile loop that includes both technical rooty trails and exhilarating downhill sections. Aid stations will be available to support racers, and with wildlife safety measures in place, participants can expect an adventure like no other. Join us for this unforgettable day of competition, camaraderie, and breathtaking Alaskan scenery!
Organiser's Description
Its back! A distance mountain bike in Anchorage, and for the first time in recent memory, on the Anchorage Hillside trails!
Options include three different distances and a team relay on an approximately 15-mile loop that will feature some of Anchorages most rewarding and challenging trails!
* 50 Mile Solo - (3 laps) Start 10:00am
* 33 Miler (50K) Solo (2 laps) Start 10:05am
* 33 Miler Team (1 Lap Each) Start 10:05am
* 10 Miler (2 lap on a shortened course) Start 10:10am
CATEGORIES: By distance - men, women, and coed option for the team relay
STA PARTNERSHIP: We are partnering with Singletrack Advocates to donate a portion of each race entry to STA.
AID STATION: The course will include an aid station at the start/finish/lap area for solo racers with water and snacks.
DROP BAGS: A neutral feed zone will be available next to the aid station for racers to leave their own supplies.
COURSE MARKING: The course will be marked with pink flags to the riders right, as well as signage for turns. Be aware of sections of the course where traffic is 2-direction (ground tape will be used in these locations).
WILDLIFE SAFETY: Bears, and moose, may be on any trail in Anchorage. Riding with a noise-making bell is required, and carrying bear spray is recommended. Wildlife always has the right of way.
Other Users: The course is not closed. Please be aware of and courteous to other users on the trails. Announce your intentions to pass and do so in a safe place.
Skill Levels:
For the 50-mile, 50k, and relay races, we recommend that riders are at a minimum advanced-intermediate riders. The 15-mile course loop will include directional downhill trails including Jeffs Whoop Whoop and Gauer Power, as well as several technical rooty trails including Brown and Black Bear trails
For the 10-mile race, we recommend that riders are at a minimum advanced-beginner riders. The 10-mile course features 2 laps on a and approximately 5-mile loop on a mix of intermediate-rated single track and ski trails.
TIME CUT OFFS: Out of respect to volunteers and race organizers, time cut offs will be in place for the 50 Mile and 50K Races. Racers who miss the cut off will be notified by the timer when they pass the Finish/Start/Lap area. Racers may not change to a shorter distance race once the race has started.
* 50 Mile Solo cut off: Complete second lap within 5 hours (avg pace apx 6MPH)
* 50K Solo and Team: complete first lap within 3 hours (avg pace apx 5MPH)
* 10 Milers: no cut off.
Options include three different distances and a team relay on an approximately 15-mile loop that will feature some of Anchorages most rewarding and challenging trails!
* 50 Mile Solo - (3 laps) Start 10:00am
* 33 Miler (50K) Solo (2 laps) Start 10:05am
* 33 Miler Team (1 Lap Each) Start 10:05am
* 10 Miler (2 lap on a shortened course) Start 10:10am
CATEGORIES: By distance - men, women, and coed option for the team relay
STA PARTNERSHIP: We are partnering with Singletrack Advocates to donate a portion of each race entry to STA.
AID STATION: The course will include an aid station at the start/finish/lap area for solo racers with water and snacks.
DROP BAGS: A neutral feed zone will be available next to the aid station for racers to leave their own supplies.
COURSE MARKING: The course will be marked with pink flags to the riders right, as well as signage for turns. Be aware of sections of the course where traffic is 2-direction (ground tape will be used in these locations).
WILDLIFE SAFETY: Bears, and moose, may be on any trail in Anchorage. Riding with a noise-making bell is required, and carrying bear spray is recommended. Wildlife always has the right of way.
Other Users: The course is not closed. Please be aware of and courteous to other users on the trails. Announce your intentions to pass and do so in a safe place.
Skill Levels:
For the 50-mile, 50k, and relay races, we recommend that riders are at a minimum advanced-intermediate riders. The 15-mile course loop will include directional downhill trails including Jeffs Whoop Whoop and Gauer Power, as well as several technical rooty trails including Brown and Black Bear trails
For the 10-mile race, we recommend that riders are at a minimum advanced-beginner riders. The 10-mile course features 2 laps on a and approximately 5-mile loop on a mix of intermediate-rated single track and ski trails.
TIME CUT OFFS: Out of respect to volunteers and race organizers, time cut offs will be in place for the 50 Mile and 50K Races. Racers who miss the cut off will be notified by the timer when they pass the Finish/Start/Lap area. Racers may not change to a shorter distance race once the race has started.
* 50 Mile Solo cut off: Complete second lap within 5 hours (avg pace apx 6MPH)
* 50K Solo and Team: complete first lap within 3 hours (avg pace apx 5MPH)
* 10 Milers: no cut off.
Races
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50 Mile Solo
Sat 19th July 2025 (10:00AM AKDT)
$75.00
CLOSED50 Mile solo racers will complete 3 laps of the approximately 15 mile loop! -
33 Mile Solo (50K)
Sat 19th July 2025 (10:05AM AKDT)
$65.00
CLOSED50K Solo racers will complete 2 laps of the approximately 15 mile loop! -
33 Mile Team Relay
Sat 19th July 2025 (10:05AM AKDT)
$110.00
CLOSEDTwo-person relay teams: each team member will complete a single lap of the apx 15 mile loop! -
10 Mile Solo
Sat 19th July 2025 (10:10AM AKDT)
$45.00
CLOSEDRacers will complete a two laps of an approximately 5-mile loop that will use the Service High Single Track and ski trails.
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