Eklutna IceBreaker
- Date Sat 20th March 2027
- Time 10:00AM AKDT
- Location Chugiak, Alaska
- Price $69.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to shake off the winter blues and embrace the vibrant spirit of spring at the Eklutna IceBreaker! On Saturday, March 20, 2027, join fellow adventurers in Chugiak, Anchorage for an exhilarating 10-mile lakeside trail run that showcases the stunning beauty and unpredictability of Alaska in March. This thrilling out-and-back race runs alongside the frozen shoreline of Eklutna Lake, offering participants a unique experience as they navigate a variety of winter conditions—think packed snow, icy patches, and even those magical moments of unexpected sunshine.
As you lace up your running shoes, prepare for a course that promises to invigorate your senses and breathe new life into your outdoor adventures after a long winter. With bib pick-up starting at 9:15 AM and the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic day in the great outdoors. Limited aid stations will be available, ensuring you stay refreshed during your run. Plus, all finishers will receive a stylish long sleeve race T-shirt and a finisher medal, with podium awards for the top three male and female finishers in each category. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable race day at the E
As you lace up your running shoes, prepare for a course that promises to invigorate your senses and breathe new life into your outdoor adventures after a long winter. With bib pick-up starting at 9:15 AM and the race kicking off at 10:00 AM, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic day in the great outdoors. Limited aid stations will be available, ensuring you stay refreshed during your run. Plus, all finishers will receive a stylish long sleeve race T-shirt and a finisher medal, with podium awards for the top three male and female finishers in each category. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable race day at the E
Organiser's Description
SHAKE OFF WINTER AND CHARGE INTO SPRING AT THE EKLUTNA LAKE ICEBREAKER RUN, A LAKESIDE TRAIL RACE THAT DELIVERS ALL THE BEAUTY, AND ALL THE CHAOS, OF ALASKA IN MARCH. SET ALONG THE FROZEN SHORELINE OF EKLUTNA LAKE, THIS 10 MILE OUT-AND-BACK ADVENTURE TAKES PLACE ON ONE OF CHUGACH STATE PARKS MOST SCENIC CORRIDORS.
RUNNERS WILL STRIDE (OR CRUNCH, OR SLIDE) ACROSS THE LAKESIDE TRAIL AS IT WINDS ALONGSIDE THE FROZEN WATER OF EKLUTNA LAKE. AND SINCE WE ALL KNOW MARCH IN ALASKA REFUSES TO PICK A SEASON, YOU CAN EXPECT A FULL SAMPLER OF WINTER CONDITIONS: PACKED SNOW, PUNCHY SNOW, ICE SHEETS, MASHED-POTATO MUSH, MUDDY PATCHES, UNEXPECTED SUNSHINE, MAYBE EVEN THAT PERFECT WINTER GLOW LIGHT THAT MAKES YOU FORGET YOUR TOES ARE COLD FOR EXACTLY HALF A SECOND. WHATEVER THE WEATHER, THIS RACE IS SURE TO BREATHE SOME LIFE BACK INTO YOU AFTER ANOTHER LONG ALASKA WINTER.
_Registration for the 2027 event will open Nov 1, 2026_
RACE DAY INFO
BIB PICK UP:
9:15 am
Race day only at start tent
START TIME:
10:00 am
AID STATIONS:
Limited aid will be available at the 5 Mile turnaround point. Aid will include water, grab n go snacks, and basic medical.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
There is NO cell reception at Eklutna Lake. If you have an InReach device please bring one, we are also working on having Spot trackers available. Most cell phones now have a satellite option on messages for emergencies. Race staff will have a Starlink onsite at the start/finish. In case of emergency, RD phone numbers will be provided prior to the race to message if an emergency occurs. Medical staff will also be on site at the turnaround points.
COURSE VARIATIONS:
It is our plan to have the majority of the course on the actual lakeside trail. However, should icy or unsafe trail conditions occur we may divert the course to the upper road/trail in those sections. Course maps and Strava/GPX links below.
PARKING:
A 2027 Alaska State Parks parking pass is required for parking at Eklutna Lake. https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes/
SWAG/AWARDS:
- Long sleeve Race T-shirt (Register by Feb 13, 2027 for guaranteed size)
- Finisher Medal (for all runners completing the race in person on March 20, 2027)
- Podium Awards (Top 3 M/F finishers of each distance)
RUNNERS WILL STRIDE (OR CRUNCH, OR SLIDE) ACROSS THE LAKESIDE TRAIL AS IT WINDS ALONGSIDE THE FROZEN WATER OF EKLUTNA LAKE. AND SINCE WE ALL KNOW MARCH IN ALASKA REFUSES TO PICK A SEASON, YOU CAN EXPECT A FULL SAMPLER OF WINTER CONDITIONS: PACKED SNOW, PUNCHY SNOW, ICE SHEETS, MASHED-POTATO MUSH, MUDDY PATCHES, UNEXPECTED SUNSHINE, MAYBE EVEN THAT PERFECT WINTER GLOW LIGHT THAT MAKES YOU FORGET YOUR TOES ARE COLD FOR EXACTLY HALF A SECOND. WHATEVER THE WEATHER, THIS RACE IS SURE TO BREATHE SOME LIFE BACK INTO YOU AFTER ANOTHER LONG ALASKA WINTER.
_Registration for the 2027 event will open Nov 1, 2026_
RACE DAY INFO
BIB PICK UP:
9:15 am
Race day only at start tent
START TIME:
10:00 am
AID STATIONS:
Limited aid will be available at the 5 Mile turnaround point. Aid will include water, grab n go snacks, and basic medical.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
There is NO cell reception at Eklutna Lake. If you have an InReach device please bring one, we are also working on having Spot trackers available. Most cell phones now have a satellite option on messages for emergencies. Race staff will have a Starlink onsite at the start/finish. In case of emergency, RD phone numbers will be provided prior to the race to message if an emergency occurs. Medical staff will also be on site at the turnaround points.
COURSE VARIATIONS:
It is our plan to have the majority of the course on the actual lakeside trail. However, should icy or unsafe trail conditions occur we may divert the course to the upper road/trail in those sections. Course maps and Strava/GPX links below.
PARKING:
A 2027 Alaska State Parks parking pass is required for parking at Eklutna Lake. https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes/
SWAG/AWARDS:
- Long sleeve Race T-shirt (Register by Feb 13, 2027 for guaranteed size)
- Finisher Medal (for all runners completing the race in person on March 20, 2027)
- Podium Awards (Top 3 M/F finishers of each distance)
Races
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10 Mile
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Unisex LS T-Shirt
Sat 20th March 2027 (10:00AM AKDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 NOV
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Mile 10, 39370 Eklutna Lake Rd, Chugiak, 99567, AK, United States
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