Pikes Peak APEX
📍 Colorado, USA
gravelmtbBeginner friendly
Date
13-14 June 2026
Distance
135 miles · 65 miles · 25 miles
Elevation
3,353 m
Difficulty
mtb
Alaska MTB Marathon
Alaska, USA · 18 July 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
This is a 50-mile (or 50km, 25km, 10-mile) marathon mountain bike race in Anchorage, USA, featuring challenging singletrack trails with significant technical sections and potential wildlife encounters.
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- 50 miles · 50 km · 25 km · 10 miles
- Surface
- singletrack, dirt
- Typical W/kg
- 3–4
Rider fit
Who it's for
Advanced-intermediate to advanced mountain bikers looking for a challenging race with multiple distance options and a focus on technical singletrack.
Who will struggle
Beginner riders, especially on the longer distances, will find the technical rooty sections, downhill trails, and potential wildlife encounters very challenging.
Training focus
Riders should focus on technical singletrack handling skills, climbing power for potentially sustained efforts, and endurance for the longer race options.
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FAQs
What are the available race distances?+
The race offers several distance options: a 50-mile solo, a 50km solo (approximately 33 miles), a 25km solo (approximately 15 miles), and a 10-mile solo. There is also a 50km team relay.
What kind of terrain can I expect?+
The course is set on Anchorage Hillside trails and features challenging singletrack with technical rooty sections and directional downhill trails. The 10-mile race uses a shortened loop with a mix of intermediate singletrack and ski trails.
Are there any cut-off times?+
Yes, time cut-offs are in place for the 50 Mile and 50K races. Racers must complete the second lap of the 50-mile within 5 hours, and the first lap of the 50K within 3 hours. The 25K and 10-mile races do not have cut-off times.
What skill level is recommended for this race?+
For the 50-mile, 50k, relay, and 25k races, advanced-intermediate riders are recommended. The 10-mile race is suitable for advanced-beginner riders.