Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge

  • Date Mon 21st December 2026 - Sat 20th March 2027
  • Location Virtual Event
  • Price $91.10
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for the exhilarating Race Across Alaska Winter Challenge, taking place from December 21, 2026, to March 20, 2027, in the vibrant city of Anchorage! This unique multi-sport winter event invites participants to log as many miles as possible over three exciting months, starting on the winter solstice. Whether you prefer to walk, run, fat tire bike, XC ski, swim, or engage in other creative exercises like ice skating or stand-up paddle boarding, there’s a path for everyone.

Participants can choose from eight thrilling race distances, ranging from a manageable 60 miles from Anchorage to Whittier to the epic 2,000 miles from Ketchikan to Deadhorse! Track your progress, earn virtual badges, and see how you stack up against fellow competitors on the daily leader board. Plus, this event is more than just a challenge; it supports Alaskan non-profits dedicated to promoting physical activity. With a portion of your registration fee going towards impactful causes, you can stay motivated while making a difference. Join the fun and camaraderie by signing up for the Zoom Kickoff Party on December 21st at 2 PM AKST, and let the adventure begin!

Organiser's Description

This is a multi-sport, multi-distance winter challenge with the goal to log as many miles as you can over 3 months starting the first day of winter, December 21st, 2025 and ending the last day of winter, March 20th, 2026.

You can Walk, Run, Fat Tire Bike, Indoor Bike, XC Ski, Swim or log "other" for exercises not included like ice skating, kick sledding, stand-up paddle boarding or anything else where you can accrue mileage. Next you will pick which race distance you'll like to accomplish across Alaska with your choice of 8 different routes of varying distances depending on your goals!

RACE MILEAGE IF YOU BEGIN DECEMBER 21ST, 2025

* 60 MILES = Anchorage to Whittier (0.7 miles/day)
* 125 MILES = Anchorage to Sheep Mountain (1.4 miles/day)
* 235 MILES = Anchorage to Denali National Park (2.6 miles/day)
* 350 MILES = Anchorage to Delta Junction (3.9 miles/day)
* 500 MILES = Alaska Long Trail, Seward to Fairbanks (5.6 miles/day)
* 800 MILES = Denali Highway Loop (8.9 miles/day)
* 1,150 MILES = Historic Iditarod Trail (12.8 miles/day)
* 2,000 MILES = Ketchikan to Deadhorse (22.3 miles/day)

You will have the ability to log your miles, track your progress, collect virtual badges, and see how you rank up to others on the leader board daily. Invite your friends for a discount and to challenge you to stay motivated all Winter long!

RAAWC IS A FUNDRAISER FOR ALASKAN NON-PROFITS!

Alaska Trails, Anchorage Parks Foundation & MatSu Park Foundation will again be our 501(c)(3) nonprofits in 2025-2026. Our non-profit's share the vision of supporting Alaskans through physical activity, $10 WILL BE DONATED TO THE NON-PROFIT OF YOUR CHOICE OR YOU CAN DIVIDE BETWEEN ALL 3 PLUS racers can donate additional funds to support our non-profit donation goal. Since 2020 we have raised over $200,000 through racer participation and additional donations!

OFFICIAL RACE CANNON START

The official race cannon will be fired at the Zoom Kickoff Party on December 21st at 2pm AKS (6pm EST). Join our facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/824863588292365] to hear about pop-up Zoom and/or Zwift FREE workouts, weekly photo contests, and join others in our very fun social media group!



SO, THE QUESTION IS; WHOS READY TO PLAY?

Races

  • 60 Miles - Anchorage to Whittier

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 125 Miles - Anchorage to Sheep Mountain

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 235 Miles - Anchorage to Denali National Park

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 350 Miles - Anchorage to Delta Junction

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 500 Miles - Alaska Long Trail, Seward to Fairbanks

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 800 Miles - Denali Highway Loop

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 1,150 Miles - Historic Iditarod Trail

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

  • 2,000 Miles - Ketchikan to Deadhorse

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & Hooded Tri-Blend or Synthetic Long Sleeve?

    $91.10

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