These 50-mile and 50K point-to-point races traverse boreal forest trails and tundra ridge lines near Fairbanks, Alaska. These races start at Twin Bears Camp or Angel Rocks Trailhead and finish at Chena Hot Springs Resort. The courses are roughly a 50/50 mix of hard packed trail with good footing and technical sections, mostly along ridge lines, that will challenge even the more experienced trail runners. The 50 mile course features 12,600 feet of elevation gain and 12,000 feet of elevation loss. The 50K course features 6,400 feet in elevation gain and 6,200 feet in elevation loss.

50K Start: Angel Rocks Trailhead (Mile 49 Chena Hot Springs Rd)

Races finish at Chena Hot Springs Resort! 

Race Day Schedule
4:00 a.m. – 50 Mile Bib Pickup & Runner Check-in opens
4:30 a.m. – Mandatory pre-race briefing for 50 mile racers
5:00 a.m. – 50 mile start at Twin Bears Camp
8:00 a.m. – 50K Bib Pickup & Runner Check-in opens
8:30 a.m. – Mandatory pre-race briefing for 50K racers
9:00 a.m. – 50K race starts at Angel Rocks trailhead
6:30 p.m. – Cut-off time: racers must depart Angel Rocks Trailhead*
5:30 p.m. – Post-race BBQ and awards presentation at Chena Hot Springs Resort
9:00 p.m. – Anticipated finish time for final racer
*All racers departing the Angel Rocks Trailhead by 6:30 p.m. will be allowed to finish the race

Participant Briefing
A brief mandatory pre-race meeting will be held for both races. The 50 mile briefing will be held 30 minutes prior to the 5 a.m. race start at the Twin Bears Camp located at Mile 30 Chena Hot Springs Road. The 50K briefing will be held 30 minutes prior to the 9 a.m. race start time at the Angel Rocks Trailhead located at Mile 49 Chena Hot Springs Road. Participants in both races will be familiarized with the race course, the hazards on the course, race rules and cutoff time, recreation area rules, trail etiquette, the safety plan, and any other details necessary for a safe and successful event.

Cut-off Time
Runners in both races must depart Angel Rocks Trailhead by 6:30 p.m. race day. For the 50 mile distance this allows for approximately 19 minute per mile average pace (over an 8 hour marathon pace) for racers. All racers departing the Angel Rocks Trailhead by 6:30 p.m. race day will be allowed to finish.

Race Rules
No short cuts.
No littering.
Adhere to the qualifying race and gear requirements.
Be courteous to all volunteers, racers, and others recreating in the area.
Have fun.

Cost:
Registration for the 2025 Drew’s Angel Creek 50 (50 Miler and 50K) is now open.
Registration fees for the 50K: $125 if received on or before May 31st, $150 if received before July 14th, then $175.
Registration fees for the 50 Miler: $150 if received on or before on or before May 31st, $175 if received before July 14th, then $200.

No registrations will be accepted after Wednesday, July 30. Registration for this year’s races will again be processed through UltraSignup.This race is expected to fill up fast to the max of 100 total runners. Follow the link here to register or join the waitlist for the race.)

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