Denali State Park, AK

Located in Denali State Park, the Kesugi Ridge Traverse point-to-point course starts at the Little Coal Creek Trailhead (Parks Highway Mile 163.9) and finishes 30 miles later at Byers Lake Campground (Mile 147). Starting at an elevation of 1,400 feet, the trail climbs steadily in the opening four miles to an alpine ridge with a high point of 3,500 feet. The trail is marked with cairns in most places.
When visibility allows, views of the Eldridge Glacier and Denali, the largest peak in North America, are prominent.
 

Upcoming Races

Aug 10 2024
30 Miles
6,200 6,800 ft.
Point-to-Point Course
4 Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
4 Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following non ultra distances

15.5 Miles

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
08/12/23 28 5:02:20 6:04:32
08/13/22 36 4:52:47 6:10:25
08/21/21 35 4:47:31 5:58:03
08/29/20 56 4:19:39 5:37:06
06/22/19 46 4:48:19 6:04:13
06/23/18 43 5:17:00 5:27:36
06/24/17 29 5:25:58 7:37:14
08/21/16 21 5:46:47 6:14:21
09/12/15 31 4:38:05 5:55:13
09/06/14 37 4:40:45 5:53:43
09/07/13 40 5:03:39 6:05:50