Sunday March 5, 2023

Tour registration will close Sunday, Feb 26th at 10pm.

GENERAL INFO

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! There are 3 ski distance of 25, 40 and 50 kilometers available in both Freestyle and Classic techniques. We also welcome Fatbike racers and will host a 50 and 25 kilometer race on the same course. In each race, participants range from competitive elite athletes to recreational skiers 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 50 and 40k courses. All races finish at the ski stadium of Kincaid Park on the western edge of the city overlooking Cook Inlet.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Join us March 6th for an awards ceremony & banquet for participants in the 2023 Tour of Anchorage. Racers from all backgrounds are welcome to celebrate victories for overall event winners, as well as winners at the age group level. Enjoy gourmet Bear Tooth Pizza and recover those lost racing calories while enjoying a slideshow of race-day highlights. Tickets include pizza, salad and soda!

Awards Ceremony Tickets

Registration & Pricing

Pricing

Tour of Anchorage Prices for both ski and bike events.

Registration Date	Under 18	College Student	Adult
Before Jan 1st	$50	$65	$90
Jan 1 – Feb 15	$50	$65	$105
After Feb 15	$70	$90	$120

*Tour Double participants will add an additional $50 to their registration.

10K AXCS Masters Series

Adult-$40

Youth-$20

Tour registration will close Sunday, Feb 26th at 10pm.

Bib Pickup

MAPS

Overall Course Map

Detailed Course Maps

Details

Event

Distance Start Times:

50km free: 9:15

50km classic: 10:00

40km free: 11:00

40km classic: 11:36

25km free: 12:40

25km classic: 1:50pm

50km bike: 2:00pm

25km bike: 4:00pm

*Race times subject to change

Tour registration will close Sunday, Feb 26th at 10pm.

Waves and Bibs

Please click this link for the wave and bib times.

We are trying to improve the method used to assign bibs and waves for the 2023 Tour of Anchorage. By moving to a more “automated” system, we feel we can reduce some of the chaos at bib pickup when racers want to change waves but, because bib numbers are already assigned, there is limited ability to get a different bib. By having the wave information available NOW, and including an online method to make requests, last minute changes should be significantly reduced. ALL change requests MUST be made by Sunday, Feb. 26 because it takes time to process and repost the files. You should recheck the online lists to see if changes were made correctly. The wave assignments made before bib pickup will essentially be final.

For additional explanation and information, follow this link

Bib pick up

Tour registration will close Sunday, Feb 26th at 10pm.

Bib pick up will be Thursday, March 2nd at the APU Moseley Sports Center from 12-7pm & Friday, March 3rd at the Kincaid Wax Bunker from 12pm-5pm.

Last minute Bib Pickup (no changes) will be available at the start (Moseley or Service HS) 1 hour before your race on Sunday.

Trail Etiquette

The majority of the Tour of Anchorage trail is multi-use. Regardless of what section of trail you are on, please be conscientious of other trail users and pass in locations with good visibility. If you need to pass someone, please pass on the left and let them know you are passing them. Skate skiers and bikers, please stay out of the classic tracks as much as possible.

Bike Rules

Helmets are required.
A minimum tire width of 3.7 inches is required. There is no maximum or minimum tire pressure. Adjust PSI appropriate for the trail conditions.
A noisemaker such as a bell to alert other trail users of your approach is required.
Pass skiers and other trail users in single file whenever possible.
Avoid riding in the classic ski tracks.
The winner is determined by the first front wheel to cross the finish line.
Be equipped with lights if there is a chance you will finish in the dark.

Logistics

Drop Bags

The Tour of Anchorage offers bag drop and shuttle services to racers as part of registration. Gear can be tagged and dropped at designated locations at race starts, and picked up in the Kincaid wax bunker following the race. Racers should CLEARLY label gear. If planning to purchase beer at the finish, please include your ID with your bag.

Aid Stations

There are numerous aid stations spread through the course that offer quick snacks and hydration to racers. These aid stations also function as safety check locations for athletes, and provide course viewing opportunities to spectators.

Station # Location Host

1 Double Bubble Service Seminar School

2 Campbell Airstrip Bartlett High

3 Ambassador Dr East High (Ski) (Bike TBD)

4 Westchester West High (Ski) (Bike AK Speedskating)

5 Postmark Dr South High

6 Clitheroe Center Boy Scouts (Ski) (Bike TBD)

7 Woronzof Dr Eagle River

8 Finish Line

Shuttle Buses

Shuttles will run through the afternoon of the race, and will bring racers from the Kincaid finish area to the starts at Alaska Pacific University and Service High school.

Two: One to and from Service High start, one to and from APU Start

Time: 11-4pm is our contract with them