The 14th Annual Kesugi Ridge Traverse

August 8, 2026

Race Information

The Kesugi Ridge Traverse is an old-school, Alaska-style backcountry footrace on the iconic Kesugi Ridge Trail — participants can expect a rough and challenging but beautiful trail, few course markers, minimal support and a whole lot of fun!
  
What: 14th Kesugi Ridge Traverse
When: Saturday, August 8, 2026

 

Full Traverse (31 miles) — 9 a.m. start
Half Traverse (14.2 miles) — 9 a.m. start

Start Location: Denali State Park, Little Coal Creek Trailhead (Mile 164 Parks Highway)

Entry Fee: $85 (plus registration fee), online only

Registration: Begins at 9 a.m. AKDT Friday, May 1 at Ultrasignup HERE. THIS IS A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED REGISTRATION (NOT a lottery). Limited to 100 total entrants (ideally 50 in the Full Traverse, 50 in the Half Traverse). If capacity is reached, a waitlist will open.

Contact: Race director Matias Saari at matiasmountain@gmail.com

Other 2026 Details: Has been updated; view rest of website!

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Greg Finstad runs in 2020. Photo by Eric Strabel.

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