Denali135

Denali135 Endurance Race

The Denali135 is a 135-mile point-to-point race along the Denali Highway in Alaska. The race starts in Paxson, Alaska and finishes in Cantwell, Alaska. Racers must have a support crew and can have an optional pacer. The race has a 48-hour time limit.

Course: Approximately 131 miles of the Denali Highway with approximately 8800 feet of elevation gain. The course begins on the east side of the highway and ends on the west side.

To Qualify: Applicants must have completed at least 3 ultra-running races in the previous 3 years with distances of 50 miles or greater for each race, at least one of which was a 100-mile race or longer.

Registration: Registration is $450.00 (price increases after March 14th). Registration closes May 1st, 2026 or when 50 runners have registered.

Awards: Runners completing the course in 48 hours or less receive a belt buckle and finisher's shirt. Overall men's and women's winners receive special awards.