Tour of Anchorage

The 2023 Tour of Anchorage is a wrap! Over 1,000 finishers skied and biked their way through the city trails to finish at Kincaid Park on a beautiful March winter day. A big congrats to all our finishers and a hearty thank you to all our amazing volunteers and event sponsors!

Click below to see all the photos and race results from this year’s event. And mark your calendars for the 2024 Tour of Anchorage, Sunday March 3rd!

2023 Race Results

Joselynn Finch Photos Andy Romang Photos Jennifer Aist Photos Kevin Smith Photos

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.

The American Master’s Ski Association is partnering with NSAA to host their national championship race in conjunction with the Tour of Anchorage. The 10km classic course will run along the bluffs of the Mize Loop, and the evening setting is virtually guaranteed to provide astounding views of the Cook Inlet sunset.

For all of the details, please click on the 2023 Race Guide image below!

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 17	$50	$65	$105
After Feb 17	$70	$90	$120

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

AXCS National Masters 10km

Adult-$40

Youth-$20

Tour registration will close Tuesday, Feb 28th at 10pm.

Bib Pickup

MAPS

Overall Course Map

Detailed Course Maps-Ski and Bike

10K Course Map

Details

Start Times

Distance Start Times:

Friday, March 3rd:

10km classic: 4pm- mass start all genders

You can register until 3:30pm on Friday, March 3rd

CHECK your registration

Sunday, March 5th:

50km freestyle: 9:15am

50km classic: 10:00am

40km freestyle: 11:00am

40km classic: 11:36am

25km freestyle: 12:40pm

25km classic: 1:50pm

50km bike: 2:00pm

25km bike: 4:00pm

CHECK your registration

*Race times subject to change

We will begin breaking down the finish at 8pm on Sunday.

Tour registration will close Tuesday, Feb 28th at 10pm.

Waves and Bibs

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.

CHANGE REQUESTS ARE NOW CLOSED

The bib number list and waves are finalized.

Registration List as of March 2nd

Wave List as of March 2nd

10K Registration List as of March 2nd

10km Masters race will be a self seeded mass start with all genders.

For additional explanation and information, follow this link

Bib pick up

Friday, March 3rd:

Bib pickup will be from 12pm-7pm at the Kincaid Wax Bunker. If doing the 10K, please pick up your bib by 3:30pm. The 10k will be timed using chips similar to the AMH Cup races this season. Make sure you get your chip at the start of the race.

Saturday, March 4th:

Bib pick up will be from 12pm-5pm at the Kincaid Wax Bunker. There will be no in person registration at bib pickup.

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

The bib for skiers this year is a pull over style.

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 have beer at the finish, please include your ID and some cash for tipping the servers!

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 Trailhead Bartlett High

3 Ambassador Dr East High (Ski)

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

5 Postmark Dr South High

6 Clitheroe Center Boy Scouts (Ski) (Bike-Trek Bikes)

7 Woronzof Dr Eagle River

8 Finish Line Dimond High School

Shuttle Buses

Shuttles will run on Sunday, March 5th from 11am- 5pm and racers can get a ride from the Kincaid finish area to the starts at Alaska Pacific University and Service High school.

We will begin breaking down the finish at 8pm on Sunday. Please plan your race accordingly.

Finish Line Festivities

Oh yes, we’ll have some!!

Cynosure Brewing will be pouring Leyland Lager and other Cynosure favorites from 11:00am-3:30pm for racers 21+. Please be sure to have a valid ID and some cash to tip the servers! If you haven’t already, please check out their facebook page!
Zip Kombucha will be providing non-alcoholic beverages
Local vendors (The Hoarding Marmot, Ermine Skates, etc.)
Local sports clubs (Ski Jumping, AK Speedskating, etc.)

Volunteer Sign Up

Click here to sign up to help with the Tour of Anchorage!

Click here to sign up to help with the 10K Masters race!

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