Eklutna IceBreaker

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 stride (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.

Course Variations:

It is our plan to have the majority of the course on the actual lakeside trail. However, should icy or unsafe trail conditions occur we may divert the course to the upper road/trail in those sections. Course maps and Strava/GPX links below.

Parking:

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

Swag/Awards:

- Long sleeve Race T-shirt (Register by March 07, 2026 for guaranteed size)

- Finisher Medal (for all runners completing the race in person on March 21, 2026)

- Podium Awards (Top 3 M/F finishers of each distance)