Eklutna IceBreaker

Eklutna IceBreaker

Sat March 21, 2026

Chugiak, AK 99567 US

Events

• 10 Mile
  Price: $60
  Time: 10:00AM AKDT - 2:00PM AKDT
  Registration Opens December 12, 2025 at 6:30am AKST
• 20 Mile
  Price: $85
  Time: 9:00AM AKDT - 3:00PM AKDT
  Registration Opens December 12, 2025 at 6:30am AKST

Place

26.5 Glenn Highway Chugiak, AK US 99567

Description

Shake off winter and charge into spring at the Eklutna Lake Icebreaker Run, a lakeside trail race that delivers all the beauty—and all the chaos—of Alaska in March. Set along the frozen shoreline of Eklutna Lake, this out-and-back adventure offers 10-mile and 20-mile courses on one of Chugach State Park’s most scenic corridors. Runners will cruise (or crunch, or slide) across the lakeside trail as it winds alongside the frozen water of Eklutna Lake. And since we all know March in Alaska refuses to pick a season, you can expect a full sampler of winter conditions: packed snow, punchy snow, ice sheets, mashed-potato mush, muddy patches, unexpected sunshine, maybe even that perfect “winter glow” light that makes you forget your toes are cold for exactly half a second. Whatever the weather, this race is sure to breathe some life back into you after another long Alaska winter.

Race Day Info

• Bib Pick Up: Race day only at start tent
• 20 Mile - 8:15 am
• 10 Mile - 9:15 am
• Start Time:
• 20 Mile - 9:00 am
• 10 Mile - 10:00 am

Aid Stations

Limited aid will be available at each of the turnaround points - Mile 5, Mile 10, (Mile 15 for 20 Mile runners.) Aid will include water, grab n go snacks, and basic medical.

Safety Precautions

There is NO cell reception at Eklutna Lake. If you have an InReach device please bring one, we are also working on having Spot trackers available. Most cell phones now have a satellite option on messages for emergencies. Race staff will have a Starlink onsite at the start/finish. In case of emergency, RD phone numbers will be provided prior to the race to message if an emergency occurs. Medical staff will also be on site at the turnaround points.

Parking

A 2026 Alaska State Parks parking pass is required for parking at Eklutna Lake. https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/passes/