The 32nd running of the Alpine Adventure Run is scheduled for July 19, 2025.

Register by emailing organizer Chris Horan at [email protected] requesting entry. Runners will be sent a registration form to download, complete and return. Sitka runners can drop their forms and entry fee at 111 Cascade Creek Road (drop box on deck).

Early requests or Facebook requests will not be accepted, and individual runners must make their own requests for entry. Space is assigned based on the order of requests, subject to administrative oversight. Runners will be advised within four days if they hold a confirmed space or if they are on a wait list.

The race is a challenging seven-mile mountain run starting at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church. The course climbs Gavan Hill and continues along the Harbor Mountain rim to the picnic area on Harbor Mountain.

Registration for the seven-mile mountain run opens April 23rd at 7 a.m. Alaska Time.

Runners must be able to complete the course in 2.5 hours. The run is limited to 125 participants and runners must be at least 15 years old. The registration fee is $50 and includes a t-shirt. For further information please contact Chris Horan at [email protected] or 907-747-6471.

The course then enters the broad Gavan Hill Trail 0.81 miles to the Cross Trail, turns right for 0.28 miles, then left up the narrow trail to the Gavan Hill ridge with an elevation gain of over 2,500 feet. The trail continues the next 4 miles to climb over hills and valleys opening into spectacular alpine vistas traversing rock slides and stunted growth forests. The last half mile of the course continues a gradual decent down Harbor Mountain Road. Sitka Mountain Rescue team volunteers provide coverage. Official timing will stop at 2.5 hours from starting time. Runner must be at least 15 years of age to run.