Hills From Hell
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM AKDT
- Location Ketchikan, Alaska
- Price $16.90
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the Hills From Hell event on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway! This exciting race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Alder Park, inviting participants to tackle an impressive course that showcases some of the steepest hills Ketchikan has to offer.
For just $15 plus processing fee, you can test your endurance over a grueling 6-mile route that takes you through scenic Bryant Street, Buren Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, before descending down Jackson Street and navigating through the iconic Elliott Street stairs. Channel your inner champion as you ascend the Schoenbar bypass and tackle the challenging hills along Ketchikan Lakes Road, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of this vibrant community. Be prepared for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and the thrill of competition as you strive to conquer the Hills From Hell and earn your well-deserved bragging rights!
For just $15 plus processing fee, you can test your endurance over a grueling 6-mile route that takes you through scenic Bryant Street, Buren Avenue, and Fairview Avenue, before descending down Jackson Street and navigating through the iconic Elliott Street stairs. Channel your inner champion as you ascend the Schoenbar bypass and tackle the challenging hills along Ketchikan Lakes Road, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of this vibrant community. Be prepared for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie and the thrill of competition as you strive to conquer the Hills From Hell and earn your well-deserved bragging rights!
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, May 16th 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, May 16th 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.
Races
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Hills From Hell
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 16th May 2026 (9:00AM AKDT)
$16.90
OPENS 15 APR
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143 Bryant St, Alder Park, Ketchikan, 99901, AK, United States
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