Hills From Hell
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM AKDT
- Location Ketchikan, Alaska
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to take on the ultimate challenge at the Hills From Hell event, happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway! This exhilarating race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Alder Park, where participants will face off against the toughest hills Ketchikan has to offer. With a registration fee of just $15 (plus a processing fee), you can test your endurance and strength while competing for bragging rights in this thrilling 6-mile race.
The course will take you on an unforgettable journey through the scenic streets of Ketchikan, starting from Alder Park and winding through Bryant Street, Buren Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, before making its way down Jackson Street. Participants will navigate stairs, tackle steep climbs, and experience the breathtaking views as they conquer the Schoenbar Bypass and Ketchikan Lakes Road. The race culminates with a thrilling descent back to the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Don't miss your chance to be part of this epic adventure – mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
The course will take you on an unforgettable journey through the scenic streets of Ketchikan, starting from Alder Park and winding through Bryant Street, Buren Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, before making its way down Jackson Street. Participants will navigate stairs, tackle steep climbs, and experience the breathtaking views as they conquer the Schoenbar Bypass and Ketchikan Lakes Road. The race culminates with a thrilling descent back to the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all participants. Don't miss your chance to be part of this epic adventure – mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition!
Organiser's Description
Hills from Hell is back!! Think you can conquer the biggest hills Ketchikan has to offer? Come test out your calf strength and claim your bragging rights.
Race day is Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am at Alder Park. Registration is $15 (+ processing fee).
Use this link to access a race map: Hills from Hell Map [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346689699]
Hills from Hell starts at Alder Park on Bryant Street. The course runs up Bryant to Buren Ave to Fairview Ave, continues on Fairview to Jackson Street. Heading down Jackson Street, using the stairs to reach Tongass Ave. Take 2nd Ave, the immediate left off of Tongass, to White Cliff Ave and turn right to reach Tongass Ave again. Follow Tongass Ave to the Elliott Street stairs and head up to Water Street. Follow Water Street to the Schoenbar bypass and head up the hill! Follow Schoenbar Rd to turn left onto Park Ave and follow as it turns into Deermount Street. Head up to toward the Landfill on Ketchikan Lakes Road/ Nordstrom Drive. Turn around at the cone and head down the hill, retracing the Deermount/Park Ave route, continuing down Park Ave, taking a sharp right onto Bawden Street. Head up Bawden, turn right onto Pine, left onto Forest and once you return down the hill the finish line awaits!
NOTE: Due to Tongass Ave construction, there may need to be modifications to the route. Updates will be provided on the Runsignup page and via social media.
6 miles of Hills from Hell
Bryant St/Buren Ave
Elliott Street Stairs
Schoenbar Bypass
Ketchikan Lakes Rd (dump hill)
Bawden Street
Pine Street
Forest Avenue
Finish line is at the top of Schoenbar Bypass.
Race day is Saturday, April 19th at 9:00 am at Alder Park. Registration is $15 (+ processing fee).
Use this link to access a race map: Hills from Hell Map [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346689699]
Hills from Hell starts at Alder Park on Bryant Street. The course runs up Bryant to Buren Ave to Fairview Ave, continues on Fairview to Jackson Street. Heading down Jackson Street, using the stairs to reach Tongass Ave. Take 2nd Ave, the immediate left off of Tongass, to White Cliff Ave and turn right to reach Tongass Ave again. Follow Tongass Ave to the Elliott Street stairs and head up to Water Street. Follow Water Street to the Schoenbar bypass and head up the hill! Follow Schoenbar Rd to turn left onto Park Ave and follow as it turns into Deermount Street. Head up to toward the Landfill on Ketchikan Lakes Road/ Nordstrom Drive. Turn around at the cone and head down the hill, retracing the Deermount/Park Ave route, continuing down Park Ave, taking a sharp right onto Bawden Street. Head up Bawden, turn right onto Pine, left onto Forest and once you return down the hill the finish line awaits!
NOTE: Due to Tongass Ave construction, there may need to be modifications to the route. Updates will be provided on the Runsignup page and via social media.
6 miles of Hills from Hell
Bryant St/Buren Ave
Elliott Street Stairs
Schoenbar Bypass
Ketchikan Lakes Rd (dump hill)
Bawden Street
Pine Street
Forest Avenue
Finish line is at the top of Schoenbar Bypass.
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