Our 49K Ultra is special event for runners desiring a bit more of a challenge than the one offered by the marathon distance. This event serves up the uniqueness of running a 49K in the 49th state of the Union.

The 49K Ultra (or 30.44860 miles for the metrically challenged) course begins in the heart of downtown Anchorage. Runners head west on 6th Avenue, north on H Street, then straight ahead on Christensen Drive to 2nd Avenue where the course turns left to join the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. They run past Westchester Lagoon, Earthquake Park, Postmark Drive and Point Woronzof. Their first turnaround point is approximately 1/4 mile below the top of the Kincaid hill, the toughest hill of this race, by the chalet. Returning to Westchester Lagoon, runners bear right (east) on the Chester Creek Trail. From the Chester Creek turnaround (the roundabout at the base of the hill beyond, or east of, the bridge to East High School) runners return to the lagoon and head back to the finish line in downtown Anchorage.

Note that there are five up-hills of significance

1. Earthquake Park at Mile 4
2. Point Woronzof at approximately Mile 5.5
3. Kincaid Park at Mile 10.5
4. Near Goose Lake at approximately Mile 23.5
5. Christensen hill at approximately Mile 29.5

Field Limit

The 49K field is limited to the first 150 entrants.

Start/Finish

The ultramarathon starts and finishes on 6th Avenue between F and G Street adjacent to the Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse in downtown Anchorage. Start time is 8:00 AM.

Time Cut-off

The course closes at 3:30 PM. Runners must cross the finish line by 3:30 PM to be an official finisher. Runners must reach Valley of the Moon Park aid station by 3:00 PM.