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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Alaska MTB Marathon on Saturday, July 19th, 2025, in beautiful Anchorage! This exciting event returns to showcase the stunning Anchorage Hillside trails, offering cyclists of all levels a chance to challenge themselves on an approximately 15-mile loop that promises both rewarding views and thrilling terrain. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances: tackle the grueling 50-mile solo race, conquer the 33-mile (50K) solo challenge, or join in the fun with a team relay for the 33-miler. For those looking for a shorter ride, the 10-mile course provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the trails while still pushing your limits.
Racers will enjoy well-marked courses, generous aid stations, and the chance to support local wildlife safety initiatives, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Whether you're an advanced-intermediate rider or an advanced-beginner, the Alaska MTB Marathon is set to be a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to embrace the spirit of mountain biking in Alaska's stunning landscapes!
Racers will enjoy well-marked courses, generous aid stations, and the chance to support local wildlife safety initiatives, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Whether you're an advanced-intermediate rider or an advanced-beginner, the Alaska MTB Marathon is set to be a fantastic day of competition and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to embrace the spirit of mountain biking in Alaska's stunning landscapes!
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)
* 33 Miler (50K) Solo (2 laps)
* 33 Miler Team (1 Lap Each)
* 10 Miler (2 lap on a shortened course)
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)
* 33 Miler (50K) Solo (2 laps)
* 33 Miler Team (1 Lap Each)
* 10 Miler (2 lap on a shortened course)
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
50 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
50K 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
Two-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
Racers will complete a two laps of an approximately 5-mile loop that will use the Service High Single Track and ski trails.
Alaska MTB Marathon
