Tanana River Challenge
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Tanana River Challenge
The Tanana River Challenge is an endurance race for runners, skiers, skijorers, and cyclists. It offers 25-mile and 45-mile distances. Both distances follow routes along the Tanana River and through the Rosie Creek forest. The race is a reincarnation of the Equinox Ultra-Ski 100k Challenge.
The event has a limit of 120 participants. Registration opens on January 1. Standard registration costs $85 for the 45-mile and $65 for the 25-mile distance. Late registration costs $105 and $85, respectively. Race-day registration is available at the start for $125 and $105.
The start and finish location is the Tanana Wayside boat launch off Chena Pump Road in Fairbanks. The 45-mile participants begin at 8 am. The 25-mile skijorers start at 9 am, and 25-mile skiers, cyclists, and runners begin at 10 am. All racers must check in 45 minutes before their respective start. There is a mandatory pre-race meeting 30 minutes before each start. The finish line shuts down at 7 pm.
Key rules include:
- Racers must be self-sufficient and cannot accept outside help.
- All racers must physically check in at all official checkpoints.
- Racers must stay on the marked course.
- Skijorers can run up to a maximum of 3 dogs. A pulk is optional.
- Any racer needing evacuation will be charged a $100 fee.
- Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
An after-race party is held at 7 pm at the Ken Kunkel Community Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
