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Crow Pass Crossing

Crow Pass Crossing, Girdwood
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Trail in United States, Girdwood

Distances

  • Trail

    Marathon

    37 km

    Start: Jul 20, 05:00 AM

    Registration: 90.00 USD

About

The Crow Pass Crossing is an iconic Alaskan backcountry marathon, a rugged 23‑mile race from above Girdwood to the Eagle River Nature Center with stunning mountain and glacier views, technical trail, and major elevation change.

Catering & aid stations

No course markers or aid stations are provided on the course; runners must carry all required nutrition and water.

Pacers

The race is paced: start 9:00 a.m. Mass start; cutoff 70 minutes to the Crow Pass Checkpoint (approx. 12:10 p.m. for men, 12:40 p.m. for women), with a 6-hour, 30-minute overall finish cutoff at the Eagle River Nature Center.

Results

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Typical weather in Girdwood

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan28°20°
09:53
16:20
Feb30°22°
08:40
17:43
Mar31°23°
08:12
20:00
Apr40°32°
06:35
21:19
May48°40°
05:11
22:37
Jun59°49°
04:22
23:34
Jul63°54°
04:53
23:13
Aug62°53°
06:09
21:55
Sep53°45°
07:26
20:19
Oct41°34°
08:40
18:45
Nov31°24°
09:03
16:21
Dec30°22°
10:05
15:41

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

  • Race backpack
  • Race singlet
  • Race number
  • Timing chip

Prices & signup

  • Marathon90.00 USD

FAQ

When does registration open?

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Alaska time on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Ultrasignup.

What are the registration fees?

Race entry is $90; this does not include the $8 Ultrasignup registration fee.

What is the race-day schedule?

Friday, July 17: 5–7 p.m. — Bib pickup at Chain Reaction Cycles (MANDATORY for first-timers). Saturday, July 18: 7:30–8:45 a.m. — Random gear check and bib pickup; 8:55 a.m. — Line up; 9 a.m. — Mass start; 10:10 a.m. — Pass Checkpoint cutoff; ~12 p.m.–12:30 p.m. — First finishers; 2 p.m. — Awards; 3:30 p.m. — Finish cutoff.

What are the qualification requirements?

You must have completed a technical trail race in Alaska of 14+ miles since 2023 at a pace of ~15 min/mile or faster, or completed the full Crow Pass trail in under 6:30, or have an approved qualifier. Age 18+ on race day; 16–17 with permission.

What gear is mandatory?

Windbreaker or rain jacket, long-sleeved shirt, long leg layer, winter hat, gloves, water container, and race bib. Spot checks occur; missing gear may lead to disqualification.

Last updated: Jun 5, 2026, 11:56:15 PM

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