Trail
Marathon
23 mi
Registration: 90.00 USD
Crow Pass Crossing
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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.
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
What's included in entry
- Race backpack
- Race singlet
- Race number
- Timing chip
Prices & signup
- Marathon90.00 USD
Hotels near the start
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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