Homer Epic
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Homer Epic
The Homer Epic is a human powered winter race held in the Caribou Hills on marked winter trails. The event on March 13, 2027 offers two distances:
- 50 km
- 100 km
Both routes start and end at McNeil Canyon Elementary School. The 50 km route is a loop out to Caribou Lake and back. The 100 km route adds an out and back section on the North Fork Hills trail to a checkpoint before returning to the 50 km course. Elevation gain is listed as 2,409 feet for the 50 km route and 6,284 feet for the 100 km route. The event is capped at 150 participants and serves as a fundraiser for the Homer Cycling Club.
Travel mode is human powered only; participants may ski, ride a fat bike, or run, and may change their chosen mode up until bib pick up. Weather permitting, parts of the course may be groomed by snowcat for skate skiing. The race uses marked trails but navigation remains the responsibility of each participant. The time limit to complete the course is 24 hours and checkpoint cut off times apply.
Required items include a headlamp with fresh batteries, a rear flashing light for night use, insulated water container(s), sufficient food, navigation tools with the course loaded, warm layered clothing, and a fire starter. The course is remote; participants must be self sufficient. Outside help is not allowed except at official checkpoints. E bikes and dogs are not permitted on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.