The Tour has evolved and adapted at times since its inception in 1988.

Holding the point to point version of the Tour of Anchorage is always the goal every year. However, having the point to point is only possible when we have the snow. When we have low snow years (such as 2014-2016 and 2025), we hold the Tour in alternative formats (Snow Making Loop at Kincaid).

The Tour of Anchorage is one of the few point-to-point cross-country ski marathons in North America and may be the only one that crosses through an urban environment! 3 ski distances of 25, 40, and 50 kilometers are available in both Freestyle and Classic techniques. We also welcome Fatbike racers and will host a 50K, 40K, and 25K race on the same course. In each race, participants range from competitive elite athletes to recreational athletes just challenging themselves to get to the finish line.
The 40k and 50k start on the Anchorage Hillside and traverse the city along ski and multi-use trails. Tunnels, bridges, and greenbelts make it possible to ski from one side of town to the other without crossing a single road. The 25k races start in midtown (Alaska Pacific University) and tie into the 50k and 40k courses. All races finish at the ski stadium of Kincaid Park on the western edge of the city overlooking Cook Inlet.