Juneau Ridge Race
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Juneau Ridge Race - Juneau, AK
The Juneau Ridge Race is an approximate 15 miles mountain trail race that begins and ends at Cope Park in downtown Juneau. The course climbs to the Mt. Juneau summit at about mile 4.9 with roughly 3,500 feet of ascent to the summit and about 5,000 feet of total elevation gain. After the summit the route traverses the Juneau Ridge for about three miles before descending into Granite Basin and returning via Perseverance Trail and The Flume.
There are three checkpoints along the course. Because these locations are remote they are checkpoints and not full aid stations; they will carry a very limited amount of food and water when nearby groundwater is available. Racers are expected to carry the supplies they will need for the duration of the race. Those not comfortable drinking untreated ground water should carry all needed water or a small filter or filter bottle.
Runners must carry a basic required kit that includes a wind or water resistant jacket, a long sleeve shirt, an emergency space blanket or bivy, a beanie or buff that covers the ears, gloves, water, and food. A 2 hour 30 minute summit time limit is enforced; runners who do not meet the summit time limit will be removed at the summit checkpoint and required to descend the Mt. Juneau trail. Much of the ascent and the ridge traverse have cell coverage, but most of the second half of the race does not.
Participation is limited to those aged 18 and over on race day; runners ages 16 or 17 may petition for entry and no participants under 16 are permitted. The event is USATF sanctioned and is part of the Alaska Mountain Running Grand Prix series. Post race activities in Cope Park include food from wood fired pizza by Forno Rosso and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
