Skeetawk Scramble
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Skeetawk Scramble (Aug 28-30, 2026)
The Skeetawk Scramble is a three day mountain running event based at Skeetawk Ski Area in the Hatcher Pass Recreation Area near Palmer, Alaska. The weekend showcases steep climbs, ridge traverses, and long mountain views across the southwest Talkeetnas. Races start and finish at Skeetawk and use newly developed hiking trails and existing ridge routes.
An organizer update dated 07/18/26 notes changes to the race lineup for 2026. The weekend originally included a vertical kilometer, a 12K mountain loop, a youth uphill, and a 37K Skeetawk Skyline Scramble. For 2026 the shorter events are cancelled while the longer skyrunning event remains scheduled for Sunday, Aug 30.
Key race details:
- 37K Skeetawk Skyline Scramble; technical skyrunning course, about 23 miles and about 11,500 ft of vertical gain.
- 12K mountain loop - cancelled for 2026.
- VK vertical kilometer - cancelled for 2026.
- Youth uphill (approx 1 km uphill) - cancelled for 2026.
The 37K course is described as highly technical, with steep single track, exposed ridge sections, rock and slab terrain, and mixed mud. The organizer is Black Wolf Endurance and the event is listed as part of the US skyrunning lineup for the 37K race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
