The Hourglass: Valley

THE HOURGLASS: VALLEY

Big mountains. Shrinking clock. — June 27, 2026 (Palmer/Mat-su)

Race Overview

• Community Focus: The Hourglass blends fun, challenge, and community in a way most races don’t.
• Experience: You’ll laugh, you’ll struggle, you’ll meet new friends.
• Format: A simple you vs. you format that creates big moments and even bigger memories.
• Event Style: A last-person-standing style run/ruck/hybrid/carry event that will leave you inspired.

Event Details

• Date: June 27, 2026
• Location: Crevasse–Moraine Trailhead, Palmer, AK
• Check-in: 9:15 AM
• Start time: 10:00 AM

Race Format

You’ll repeat your category's loop as long as you can finish within the time period. Rounds decrease by 1:00 each time:

• Round 1: 30:00
• Round 2: 29:00
• Round 3: 28:00
• Round 4: 27:00, etc.

Course Loops

• Run: 2 miles
• Ruck: 1 mile
• Loaded Carry: 0.5 miles
• Hybrid Athlete: 2 mile run loop + sandbag zone

Event Categories

• RUN: Complete the 2-mile loop each round before the shrinking time cap.
• RUCK: Complete the 1-mile loop with a weighted pack before the time cap. Standard weights: Men 35 lb, Women 20 lb.
• HYBRID ATHLETE: Complete the 2-mile loop and 10 burpees each round.
• LOADED CARRY: 800m sandbag carry. Men 60 lb, Women 45 lb.

Youth Division

• Ages: 8–11
• Format: Follows the Hourglass format with scaled distances and loads.
• Competition: A real competition for young athletes to test themselves and grow.
• Standards: Follow the shrinking 30:00 → 29:00 → 28:00 format like adults.

Awards

• Top Finishers: Awards will go to the top finisher in each category.
• Ultimate Hourglass: Top 5 in each category receive an invitation to compete for a cash prize.

What to Bring

• Shoes: Trail shoes recommended.
• Hydration: Water/electrolytes.
• Protection: Bug spray / sun protection.
• Gear: Weather-appropriate layers and ruck weights.

FAQ

• Format: Last-person-standing style. Complete your loop before the time cap expires.
• Rest: Yes, you can rest between rounds!
• Category Changes: No, please choose your category during registration.
• Scoring: Based on how many rounds you complete before missing a cap.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit The Hourglass: Valley.