Hills From Hell

Race Overview

Hills from Hell is back!! Think you can conquer the biggest hills Ketchikan has to offer? Come test out your calf strength and claim your bragging rights.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, May 16th
• Time: 9:00 am
• Location: Alder Park, 143 Bryant St, Ketchikan, AK
• Registration Fee: $15 (+ processing fee)

Course Map

Use this link to access a race map: Hills from Hell Map

Race Course Description

Hills from Hell starts at Alder Park on Bryant Street. The course runs up Bryant to Buren Ave to Fairview Ave, continues on Fairview to Jackson Street. Heading down Jackson Street, using the stairs to reach Tongass Ave. Take 2nd Ave, the immediate left off of Tongass, to White Cliff Ave and turn right to reach Tongass Ave again. Follow Tongass Ave to the Elliott Street stairs and head up to Water Street. Follow Water Street to the Schoenbar bypass and head up the hill! Follow Schoenbar Rd to turn left onto Park Ave and follow as it turns into Deermount Street. Head up to toward the Landfill on Ketchikan Lakes Road/ Nordstrom Drive. Turn around at the cone and head down the hill, retracing the Deermount/Park Ave route, continuing down Park Ave, taking a sharp right onto Bawden Street. Head up Bawden, turn right onto Pine, left onto Forest and once you return down the hill the finish line awaits!

Important Notes

NOTE: Due to Tongass Ave construction, there may need to be modifications to the route. Updates will be provided on the Runsignup page and via social media.

Course Highlights

• Distance: 6 miles
• Key Locations:
• Bryant St/Buren Ave
• Elliott Street Stairs
• Schoenbar Bypass
• Ketchikan Lakes Rd (dump hill)
• Final Stretch: Bawden Street, Pine Street, Forest Avenue
• Finish Line: at the top of Schoenbar Bypass.

Learn More

For more information, visit the official race page: Hills From Hell Race Page.