Virtual Skiathon is March 5-6 on UAF trails
A participant crosses the 2016 Skiathon finish line at the UAF ski hut.
Date: March 5-6, 2022
Time: All day
Location: UAF North Campus ski trails
The Skiathon, a 20-kilometer classic-style ski race and tour, will be held on the UAF trails March 5-6.
The event is a fundraiser for UAF trails work and has a $15 fee.
The course, a winding loop that uses many of the UAF North Campus trails, will be groomed with classic tracks and marked. This year's race will again be a virtual event, so participants can ski it at any time on the weekend and report their times to Stan Justice at stanjustice@acsalaska.net.
For a map of the course, visit the UAF Trails Club webpage. The race traditionally starts on the wide powerline downhill from the UAF ski hut, which is located across Tanana Loop from the Akasofu Building on West Ridge.
To reduce the COVID-19 risk, organizers ask that entrants remain 6 feet apart, wear masks if that distance can't be maintained and avoid using the ski hut. If entering the ski hut, wear a mask.
To register, go to the UAF Outdoor Adventures site . Paper registrations with checks also will be available at Beaver Sports through Friday, March 4.
Finishers will receive a Skiathon patch.