The 14th Annual Kesugi Ridge Traverse
August 8, 2026
Race Information
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). Once capacity is reached, a waitlist will open.
Contact: Race director Matias Saari at matiasmountain@gmail.com
Other 2026 Details: Coming soon on this website!
Greg Finstad runs in 2020. Photo by Eric Strabel.

