Alaska · ~23 Mile Backcountry
Crow Pass Crossing
Crow Pass Crossing is a ~23 Mile Backcountry event held in Girdwood, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 17, 2027
- Location
- Girdwood, AK
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 17, 2027
- Location
- Girdwood, Alaska
- Distances
- ~23 Mile Backcountry
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- ~3,500 ft gain, rugged mountain pass and river crossing
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- crowpasscrossing.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM AKDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
About the Crow Pass Crossing
A wild ~23-mile backcountry mountain race from Girdwood over Crow Pass to Eagle River, including a glacial river ford. Limited to 150 runners, it is one of Alaska's most storied and demanding trail races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Alaska's classic backcountry mountain race since 1984; capped at 150; Alaska Sports Hall of Fame event
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Crow Pass Crossing: common questions
- When is the Crow Pass Crossing?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 17, 2027.
- Where is the Crow Pass Crossing held?
- In Girdwood, Alaska.
- What distances does the Crow Pass Crossing offer?
- ~23 Mile Backcountry.
- How many people run the Crow Pass Crossing?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Crow Pass Crossing?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Crow Pass Crossing start?
- 9:00 AM AKDT.
- What is the course like at the Crow Pass Crossing?
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified.
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