Angel Creek 50
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Drew's Angel Creek 50
Drew's Angel Creek 50 is a pair of point to point trail races near Fairbanks, Alaska, held on mountain and ridge terrain. The event offers one longer and one shorter course that share sections of trail and finish at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- 50K
The courses are roughly a 50/50 mix of hard packed trail with good footing and more technical sections that run mostly along ridge lines. Road access is available only at the start locations, the Angel Rocks Trailhead, and the finish at Chena Hot Springs Resort. The 50K starts at the Angel Rocks Trailhead parking lot and joins the 50 mile course before the finish. The 50 mile starts at Twin Bears Camp and finishes at Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Support and logistics include drop bag locations for the 50 mile at miles 30, 42, and the finish. Drop bags for 50K can be left at its start, which is also a mid course checkpoint. A shuttle service transports participants from Chena Hot Springs Resort to the start areas. The event schedule includes mandatory pre race briefings and a post race barbecue.
Climbing totals are listed as 12,600 ft gain and 12,000 ft loss for the 50 mile, and 6,400 ft gain and 6,200 ft loss for the 50K. Chena Hot Springs Resort is at about 1,300 ft elevation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
