Ultra Running Hub Paxson, AK, United States · Sunday, June 21, 2026
Denali 135 Great Alaska Endurance 50 km Race
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1071 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 23 | Travis Christman-Strawn · 04:43:06 | Cydney Vilce · 04:31:43 |
| 2025 | 50km | 27 | Preston Hopkins · 04:26:00 | Sydney Vollhardt · 04:45:00 |
| 2024 | 50km | 21 | Gunnar Elliott · 04:59:00 | Lindy Hendrick · 04:29:00 |
| 2023 | 50km | 9 | Marcin Zaleski · 03:59:25 | Maura Trujillo · 05:58:05 |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (27) and 2026 (23). 74% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Denali 135 Great Alaska Endurance 50 km Race, organised by Spirit Trips, is a fixed-distance trail race in Paxson, AK. First run in 2023, the event is now in its 4th edition in 2026. With 23 finishers in its latest edition, its field size is smaller than 36% of 50k races.
The race has a time limit of 9 hours for 50 km, which translates to a pace of 10.8 minutes per kilometer. This cutoff is tighter than 60% of 50k races, requiring runners to maintain a steady pace. The course unfolds along the 135 Mile Denali Highway, set against the backdrop of 20310-foot Denali and the Alaska Range Mountains.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.