Grindn' to Gov 8 miles

This is a 8 mile trail run that start at Summit Lake and ends at Government Peak Recreation Area parking lot. This race is the fifth race of the AKtive Valley Trail Race series.

Saturday, August 15th:

10am: Summit Lake to Gov  *12+         

12pm: Kids Race  *11 and younger 

* Please read all notes below about  start/end location, bib pickup location and alternate kids route.

April Bowl to Gov: Must be 12 or older (no exceptions) and it is STRONGLY recommended that any racers 12-17 run with a trusted adult or guardian. 

Race Route goes from Summit Lake to GPRA parking lot with approx 2000 ft gain and 8 miles. This race includes uphill, riderunning and steep downhill. There are rocks, scree, and steep sections as well as wildlife. There will be no water stations along the way, please come prepared!  

Alternate Kids Route: 11 and younger.  Starts at 12pm from Government Peak Recreation Area parking lot.

 

BIB PICKUP

Bib pickup will be at Government Peak Recreation Area from

8:00 am to 9:00 am (FOR RACE 12+)

11:00 am - 11:30 am (FOR KIDS 11 and under)

 

GIVEAWAYS

All Participants will receive a Brooks Tech T-shirt*, A SWEET wooden medal (that is a piece of a puzzle), a drink OR food and of course an awesome race experience. 

*Participants will only receive ONE shirt for the entire race series.

 

DISCLAIMER

Please be aware that running itself and running on trails come with a risk. There may be wildlife, winding paths, steep sections, rocks and more. There will not be aid stations along the way, and there may be long sections without any volunteers. It is strongly recommended for those 17 & younger to run with a trusted adult! 

 

PARKING PASS

$5.00 or have a Mat-Su Borough Pass or State Parks Pass depending on where you decide to park. Hatcher Pass Area is State Park and GPRA is Borough