Death By a Mile

  • Date Sat 11th October 2025
  • Location Palmer, Alaska
  • Price $16.90 - $75.20
  • Races 6 races

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the Death By a Mile event on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the stunning Skeetawk Ski Area in Palmer, Matanuska-Susitna, Alaska! This unique race challenges participants to run as many one-mile loops as they can within their chosen time frame of 4, 6, or 12 hours. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Meadow Loop Trail in Hatcher Pass, runners will enjoy the freedom to navigate the course in either direction, making it an exhilarating experience for both competitive racers and casual runners alike.

The event kicks off with the 12-hour race starting at 8:00 AM, and additional start times for the 6 and 4-hour races at 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM, or 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, respectively. Participants will be treated to aid stations stocked with snacks and hydration options, ensuring they stay fueled and refreshed throughout the day. With an atmosphere focused on fun, camaraderie, and the thrill of the challenge, Death By a Mile promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all ages. Join us for an incredible finale to the 2024 season and discover

Organiser's Description

DON'T BE SCARED, IT'S ONLY A MILE (ISH).



JOIN US FOR A BRAND NEW AKTIVE EVENTS RACE AND OUR 2024 SEASON FINALE AT SKEETAWK SKI AREA WHERE THE ONLY GOAL IS TO RUN AS MANY ONE MILE LOOPS AS YOU CAN IN A GIVEN AMOUNT OF TIME. CHOOSE FROM 12, 6, OR 4 HOURS OF RACING THE BEAUTIFUL NEW MEADOW LOOP TRAIL ATOP SKEETAWK IN HATCHER PASS.



WHERE:

13500 N. SKEETAWK CIRCLE
MILE 10.6 PALMER-FISHHOOK RD.
PALMER, AK 99645



WHEN:

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024



TIMES:

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12 HOUR - 8:00AM

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6 HOUR - 8:00AM OR 2:00PM

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4 HOUR - 8:00AM OR 12:00PM



COURSE:

RUNNERS WILL BEGIN AT THE START TENT IN THE SKEETAWK PARKING LOT AND MAKE THEIR WAY UP THE ALTITUDE GRAVEL PATH (.39 MILES) BEFORE VEERING LEFT TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE MEADOW LOOP TRAIL (.54 MILES). HERE RUNNERS MAY CHOOSE TO RUN THE MEADOW LOOP IN THE DIRECTION OF THEIR CHOICE, CLOCKWISE OR COUNTER CLOCKWISE. AFTER COMPLETING ONE FULL LOOP, RUNNERS WILL HEAD BACK DOWN ALTITUDE AND CHECK IN AT THE START TENT BEFORE HEADING BACK UP ON THEIR NEXT LOOP.



AID:

BRING WHATEVER FOOD/NUTRITION YOU THINK YOU MIGHT NEED FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE ALONG WITH ANYTHING ELSE THAT COMES TO MIND... (CHAIRS, COOLERS, TOWELS, BLANKETS, ETC.)

WE'LL PROVIDE WATER AND SKRATCH HYDRATION AND A VARIETY OF AID STATION SNACKS. THE SKEETAWK YURT WILL BE OPEN FOR WARMTH AND COFFEE FOR PURCHASE (AND MAYBE EVEN A MID RACE BEER.)



RACE DAY:

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ALL RUNNERS WHO ARE STARTING AT 8AM WILL CHECK IN AND PICK UP BIBS FROM 7-7:30AM AT THE YURT. A BRIEF PRE RACE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7:45AM AT THE STAGE.

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ALL RUNNERS WHO ARE STARTING AFTER 8AM WILL CHECK IN AT THE AKTIVE SOLES START TENT 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR RACE START.



RULES:

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BE HONEST. YOU MUST COMPLETE A FULL LOOP BEFORE COMING BACK TO THE START TENT TO GET YOUR BIB PUNCHED.

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BE RESPECTFUL. SKEETAWK HAS WORKED HARD TO CREATE THESE TRAILS AND WE HOPE TO CONTINUE THIS RACE IN THE FUTURE.

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KEEP IT SIMPLE. SHOW UP. GET YOUR BIB. START ON TIME. RUN LOOPS. STOP WHEN THE TIME IS UP.

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HAVE FUN. THIS RACE FORMAT ALLOWS FOR SOME GREAT SOCIAL RUNNING AND OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE NEW RUNNING FRIENDS!



ANSWERS:

BECAUSE I KNOW YOU HAVE QUESTIONS...

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THERE IS NO TIME LIMIT ON INDIVIDUAL LOOPS. RUN AS FAST OR AS SLOW AS YOU WANT.

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LOOPS WILL NOT BE TIMED PERIOD. WE ONLY CARE HOW MANY YOU DO.

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WINNER WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON TO COMPLETE THE MOST AMOUNT OF LOOPS IN THEIR TIME DIVISION.

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YES, YOU CAN TAKE A BREAK IN BETWEEN LOOPS. JUST KNOW SOMEONE ELSE IS PROBABLY NOT TAKING A BREAK.

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NO, YOU CANNOT GO HOME AND COME BACK. YOU MUST BE ON SITE FOR THE DURATION OF YOUR RACE TIME.

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THE WEATHER WILL PROBABLY BE WEATHER. PLAN FOR EVERYTHING.

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YES, IT MAY GET DARK(ISH). BRING A HEADLAMP FOR EARLY/LATE RUNNING HOURS.

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IF YOU READ THE WORDS "DEATH" "SKI AREA" AND "ALTITUDE" AND STILL THINK THIS COURSE IS FLAT, PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO PAUSE ON REGISTERING FOR ANY MORE RACES UNTIL YOUR HEAD CLEARS. THE KOOL-AID SHOULDN'T BE THAT STRONG.

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MINORS ARE WELCOME FROM THE AGES OF 12-17 FOR ANY SESSION OF TIME. PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BE ON SITE FOR THE DURATION OF THE RUN.

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CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 MAY SIGN UP FOR THE KID LOOP TO RUN ANY AMOUNT OR DURATION OF LOOPS WITH A PARENT/GUARDIAN WHO IS REGISTERED. MUST BE RUNNING WITH A PARENT AT ALL TIMES. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO RUN THE ENTIRE DURATION OF TIME THE PARENT IS REGISTERED FOR.

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RUNNERS MAY USE THE SKEETAWK YURT, THEIR VEHICLE, OR A PERSONAL CANOPY TO SET UP TO CREW THEMSELVES FOR THE DURATION OF THE RACE.

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THE YURT WILL BE OPEN AND SELLING COFFEE AND DRINKS (BEER, ETC) FOR PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS.

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A FEW OTHER DETAILS ARE IN THE WORKS. CHECK YOUR EMAIL AT LEAST ONCE BEFORE THE RACE FOR UPDATES/PRE RACE INFO.



AWARDS:

AN AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO IS THE FIRST TO COMPLETE THE MOST AMOUNT OF LAPS PER TIME PERIOD. (1-12HR, 2-6HR, 2-4HR)

EVERYONE ELSE WILL BE GIVEN STRAVA KUDOS AND AN INVITATION TO COME BACK NEXT YEAR AND TRY HARDER. (WHO ARE WE KIDDING, I'M SURE WE'LL BRING A FINISHER AWARD OF SOME KIND.)



MAP:

YOU WON'T NEED IT BUT JUST IN CASE...

STRAVA-DEATH BY A MILE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3272378023181259138]

HTTPS://SKEETAWK.COM/SUMMER-TRAILS [https://skeetawk.com/summer-trails]



THANK YOU TO SKEETAWK!

A PORTION OF YOUR RACE REGISTRATION, AS WELL AS ANY DONATIONS MADE THROUGH RUNSIGNUP, WILL BE DONATED TO SKEETAWK FOR THE CONTINUED GROWTH OF THEIR SKI AND RECREATIONAL AREA. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS CAN BE MADE HERE: HTTPS://SKEETAWK.COM/DONATE [https://skeetawk.com/donate]

Races

  • 12 Hour

    Incl. $5.20 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $75.20

  • 6 Hour AM

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $64.60

  • 6 Hour PM

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (2:00PM EDT)

    $64.60

  • 4 Hour AM

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.00

  • 4 Hour PM

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (12:00PM EDT)

    $54.00

  • Kid Loop(s)

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & Death by a Mile Long Sleeve Tee

    Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $16.90

    Kids under 12 may run loops only with a registered parent of any timed event. Kid loops will not be counted towards any award.

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Location

13500 N Skeetawk Cir, Mile 10.6 Palmer-Fishhook Rd., Palmer, 99645, AK, United States

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