Alaska · 30 Mile · 15 Mile
Kesugi Ridge Traverse
Kesugi Ridge Traverse is a 30 Mile and 15 Mile event held in Trapper Creek, Alaska. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- August 7, 2027
- Location
- Trapper Creek, AK
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Location
- Trapper Creek, Alaska
- Distances
- 30 Mile, 15 Mile
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Course
- Alpine ridge, ~3,500 ft high point
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- kesugiridgetraverse.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 9:00 AM AKDT
- Course profile — Full Traverse (31 mi)
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 6200 ft gain, 6800 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — Half Traverse (15 mi)
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 3500 ft gain, 2400 ft loss (official course data)
About the Kesugi Ridge Traverse
A point-to-point alpine trail race along Denali State Park's Kesugi Ridge with sweeping views of Denali and the Eldridge Glacier.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A point-to-point alpine trail race along Denali State Park's Kesugi Ridge with sweeping views of Denali and the Eldridge Glacier. [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Kesugi Ridge Traverse: common questions
- When is the Kesugi Ridge Traverse?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, August 7, 2027.
- Where is the Kesugi Ridge Traverse held?
- In Trapper Creek, Alaska.
- What distances does the Kesugi Ridge Traverse offer?
- 30 Mile and 15 Mile.
- How many people run the Kesugi Ridge Traverse?
- About 100 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 Kesugi Ridge Traverse?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Kesugi Ridge Traverse start?
- 9:00 AM AKDT.
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