Alaska · Saturday, February 14, 2026
The Susitna 100 is a 100 miles, running, and ultra event held on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Eagle River Triathlon is the 2026 USA Triathlon Alaska State Championship.
The Eagle River Triathlon has a stunning course in Chugiak, Alaska just 20 miles north of Anchorage. Known for its spectacular views, and fun, yet challenging bike course, the Eagle River Tri course is a favorite among racers in Alaska. The State Championship events are the Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons. The duathlon, team relay, and kids' race are alternative race options that do not fall under the banner of state championship.
Olympic Distance Triathlon: In the famous words of a baked goods band; are you going the distance, going for speed, while you're racing and pacing, we are plotting the course! The swim is a split lane 1500M (33laps) in the Chugiak High School pool. The bike course is a 40K (24.8 miles) double out and back roller coaster with all the ups, downs, and fun turns to keep you on your toes! The majestic 10k (6.2 miles) run is sandwiched between the scenic mountain side of the Chugach range and the concrete jungle of the Glenn hwy. You can treat the random honks from the high-speed peanut gallery as moral support as you push every last drop of energy on your way to the finish line.
Sprint Distance Triathlon: The swim will be a split lane 500yd (10laps) in the Chugiak High School pool. The bike course is a 20K (12.4 miles) roller coaster with all the ups, downs, and fun turns to keep things exciting! The majestic 5k (3.1 miles) run is sandwiched between the scenic mountain side of the Chugach range and the concrete jungle of the Glenn hwy. The Sprint Triathlon the High School State Championship for any racers enrolled in high school or with in the 6-month post H.S.
Sprint & Olympic Distance Relay Teams: Grab a friend, slap into a Slim-jim and tag team this event like it's going out of style. Teams of 2 - 3 racers who truly believe sharing is caring is the name of the game. Same distances as the individual events just you don't have to do it all by yourself...yay for friends.
Sprint Duathlon: For those that think water is for the fishes! To get this party started we have a one-mile trail run on the Beach Lake ski trails. The bike course is a 20K (12.4 miles) roller coaster with all the ups, downs, and fun turns to show off your bike handling skills! The majestic 5k (3.1 miles) run is sandwiched between the scenic mountain side of the Chugach range and the concrete jungle of the Glenn hwy.
Kids Race: Nothing makes us happier than seeing the next generation of triathletes out giving it their all. We are giving the kids their very own day. Thanks to Turnagain Training and the support of our generous sponsors to give these kiddos the event they deserve.
New this year! Two Distances:
Long Course 300 yard swim (6 laps) / 2-mile bike (4laps) / ~ 1.2 mile run (2 laps)
Short Course 50 yard swim (1 lap) / 1 mile bike (2laps) / ~.6 mile run (1 lap)
Donate:
A.B.A.T.E. of Anchorage - Alaska Bikers Advocating Training and Education is a non-profit organization that provides educational and training tools to the Alaska motorcycle community. They also support numerous events and causes throughout the year!
A.B.A.T.E. supports the Eagle River Triathlon by providing all volunteers and motorcycle support on the bike course. They donate their time, fuel, and energy to ensure we have a safe and fun bike course. There is nothing better on the course than the crew from A.B.A.T.E (okay, maybe the hills too!).
Each year, Eagle River Tri makes a cash donation to A.B.A.T.E. to support their Christmas in July Toy Drive. We are reaching out to the ERT racers for additional support for their toy drive. Your donation, no matter the amount, will help support their efforts in delivering hundreds of toys to children in Anchorage-area hospitals..
THE HOURGLASS: VALLEY
Big mountains. Shrinking clock. — June 27, 2026 (Palmer/Mat-su)
The Hourglass blends fun, challenge, and community in a way most races don’t. You’ll laugh, you’ll struggle, you’ll meet new friends — and you’ll quickly understand why this event represents the heart of Toughest Alive: stay in the fight. It’s a simple you vs. you format that creates big moments and even bigger memories. It is a last-person-standing style run/ruck/hybrid/carry event that will leave you inspired.
The Summer Edition Hourglass is at the Crevasse–Moraine Trailhead in Palmer, AK. Start with a 30:00 round, complete your loop and restart the next with 1:00 minute less every reset — keep beating the clock to earn your next start. Choose your category, bring your grit, and come suffer (and smile) with the community.
DATE / TIME / LOCATION
Date: June 27, 2026
Location: Crevasse–Moraine Trailhead, Palmer, AK
Schedule
Check-in: 9:15 AM
Race brief: 9:45 AM
Start time: 10:00 AM
THE HOURGLASS FORMAT
You’ll repeat your category's loop as long as you can finish within the time period.
Round 1 time period: 30:00; Each round after: the time period decreases by 1:00:
Round 1 time period: 30:00
Round 2 time period: 29:00.
Round 3 time period: 28:00.
Round 4 time period: 27:00, etc.
Until the last person standing (in each respective category)
How it works:
Start when the round begins.
Finish your required work before the time cap expires.
Make the cutoff = you earn your next start at the reset.
Miss the cutoff = your event is complete (stay and cheer others on!).
COURSE LOOPS
Run loop: 2 miles
Ruck loop: 1 mile
Loaded Carry loop: 0.5 miles
Hybrid Athlete: 2 mile run loop + sandbag zone
EVENT CATEGORIES
RUN (2-mile loop)
Complete the 2-mile loop each round and return before the shrinking time cap.
RUCK (1-mile loop)
Complete the 1-mile loop each round with a weighted pack and return before the time cap.
Ruck weight standard (bring your own pack/weights):
Men: 35 lb
Women: 20 lb
HYBRID ATHLETE
A mix of running + strength each round:
Each participant will complete the 2-mile loop + 10 burpees before the round is considered completed.
Standard: Chest & Thighs touch the ground at the bottom; elbows get above the ears at the top.
LOADED CARRY
A pure grit test — and yes, it follows the same Hourglass timing.
Each round complete: 800m sandbag carry
Men: 60 lb
Women: 45 lb
Carry options: bearhug, shoulder, or suitcase-style. You may set the bag down as needed, but you must finish within the time cap to earn the next round.
YOUTH DIVISION (Ages 8–11)
The Youth Division follows the exact Hourglass format with scaled distances and loads. It’s designed to develop grit, smart pacing, and confidence under pressure — in a safe, supportive environment. This is not a side race or a participation jog. It’s a real competition built for young athletes who want to test themselves and grow.
At a previous Hourglass event, a young athlete won the adult rucking division — finishing ahead of more than 20 military competitors. It wasn’t about ego. It was about pacing, resilience, and belief. That moment reminded us what’s possible when young athletes are given the opportunity to rise. We invite kids everywhere to show up, discover their potential, and surprise themselves.
Youth Standards
All youth participants follow the same shrinking 30:00 → 29:00 → 28:00 format as the adults.
Run:
1 mile per round
Ruck:
0.5 mile per round
• Recommended weight: 10–15 lb
• Maximum load: not more than 20% of the child’s bodyweight
Hybrid:
1 mile + 5 burpees
• Standard: chest & thighs touch ground; full extension at the top
Loaded Carry:
400m sandbag carry (sandbags provided)
• Recommended weight range: 20–30 lb depending on age/size
• Maximum load: not more than 35% of the child’s bodyweight
Early rounds are manageable. The challenge increases gradually as the clock tightens — teaching pacing, discipline, and resilience in real time.
AWARDS
Awards will go to the top finisher in each category (Run, Ruck, Hybrid Athlete, Loaded Carry).
As with every Hourglass Race, the top 5 participants in each category receive an invitation to the "Ultimate Hourglass" in Anchorage, AK in September to compete against other top finishers for a cash prize and big bragging rights (per category).
WHAT TO BRING
Trail shoes recommended
Water/electrolytes
Bug spray / sun protection
Weather-appropriate layers (Alaska summers are highly varied)
Gloves optional (sandbag events)
Ruckers: bring your own pack + weights to meet the standard
FAQ
What is the Hourglass format?
It’s last-person-standing style. Complete your loop/work before the time cap. The cap starts at 30:00 and drops by 1:00 every round. Miss the cutoff and your event is complete.
Can I rest between rounds?
Yes. Absolutely! Any time left after you finish is your rest time until the next round starts.
Can I switch categories mid-event?
No. Please choose your category during registration. If you need to switch at any time before the event, contact us and we’ll help if possible.
How is it scored?
Your result is based on how many rounds you successfully complete before missing a time cap.
Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. Early rounds are manageable and the time cap tightens gradually. Choose the category that fits your current fitness level.
What if the weather is bad?
This is an Alaska event — we plan to operate in typical conditions. If conditions become unsafe, we’ll modify the format or course and notify participants.
Refunds / transfers?
All registrations are final. If you can’t attend, you may transfer your entry to another participant prior to the event (details provided in the pre-event email).
3 Tuesday Nights in the Summer
WHO: Ages 19 and under
WHAT: SwimRun & Dash only kid's races! Racers get to choose which race they're like to compete in:
Sea Otters - Swim 50 meters THEN Run .5 miles
Puffins - Swim 300 meters THEN Run 1mile
Dash Only - Run .5miles
*This is a 3 race series event with points so we highly recommend staying in the same race distance for all 3 events. Points do not transfer between distances.
WHEN: July 7th, July 14th, and July 21st, 2026, 6-7:30pm.
WHERE: Service High School Pool & run is around Service High school main building.
HOW? Sign-up via the registration link. There is NO in-person race registration, everyone must sign-up prior to 12pm race day.
This is a super fun, kids only, SwimRun race series at Service High School. Kids will decide if they want to swim in the shorter “Sea Otters” race or the longer “Puffins” race. The Sea Otter's race is a 50meters, 1 lap (down & back = 1 lap) swim, followed by a transition in the parking lot to a .5mile run, 1 lap around Service High school sidewalks, counter clockwise. Life jackets are welcome! The Puffin's will complete a 300yard, 6 lap swim, transitioning in the parking lot to a 2 laps, run around Service High School, counter clockwise, 1.0miles total. After the race we will have super fancy finishers medals, and post race snacks for all finishers. Series racers that sign-up by April 15th will receive a race t-shirt. Everyone will receive a swag bag and a custom race bib! Shirt sizing for those that signup late will be limited to first to sign up, first served. Top 3 Overall Boys/Girls in each age group in the splash n dash series will win a custom race towel at the awards party. We will
post series rankings after every race. Awards party, FREE family fun run & root beer social is July 30th, 2025 at Ray Stork Park @ 6pm, all are welcome! We will have a SPECIAL Middle/High School Splash n' Dash wave, starting at 7:15pm, either distances are welcome!
Our Kid’s Dash is for those that just want to run! Our dash will happen at the same location and on the same run course as the Splash n’ Dash, starting runners from a line near the exit to the transition area to allow for all kids to have the same run experience and comparable run times to their friends. Dash racers will run 3 laps, .75miles. Dash racers will start at 3 wave start times, 6pm, 6:30, or 7pm. We will start the first dash runner at the same time as the first Splash n’ Dash swim wave begins. Top 3 Overall Boys/Girls in each age group in the dash series will also receive awards at the awards party. We will post series rankings after every race. Awards party, FREE family fun run & root beer social is July 30th, 2025 at Ray Stork Park @ 6pm, all are welcome!
Sign your child up for 3 events and you’ll get $10 off at checkout + they'll get a FREE series shirt if you register by April 1st! After April 1st, series shirts will be first to pickup at Race #1, first served basis, beginning at 5pm.
This race is for participants who are aged 40 and above only.
Out and back 10K and 5K race at Albreicht Field along Alaska Native Hospital and Alaska Pacific University trails. Your Anchorage Running Club membership gives you 100% discount on this race. Meet Time: 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM, pick up bib on site.
Sunshine and Good Times!
Skinny Raven Half & 10K partners with Brooks Running for a mid-summer event for everyone! Beginning and ending at the Rose Garden on the scenic Anchorage Park Strip, enjoy some of Anchorage’s most popular trails, enjoy Double Shovel Cider at the end, and you’ll be sure to have fun chasing your goals at either distance.
Relax in the Rose Garden and be rewarded for hard work and chasing your goals with lunch, refreshments, massage, and a great time with your friends!