Grace Ridge Race - KBay Mountain Classic

Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:30 AM (GMT-8) - Saturday, August 10, 2024 5:00 PM (GMT-8)

Event info
Sport: Running - trail
Location: GRACE RIDGE, AK, United States
Registrations: 8
Registration closes: Friday, August 9, 2024 2:00 PM (GMT-8)
Organized by: Friends of Kachemak Bay State Parks & Kachemak Bay Running Club
Event website: https://www.friendsofkachemakbay.org/trail-race
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This is an extreme rugged trail race for "experienced mountain runners only and you must be 18 yrs or older" to participate. Print & read the waiver to be sure you are qualified to participate & to get the list of REQUIRED gear. Running cut off time is 4.5 hours. (Normal hiking time is 8+ hours) Approx 9.5 miles with 3200' elevation. Start at South Grace Trailhead in Tutka Bay, run to the summit, continue down the mountain to the ocean at Kayak Beach (north trailhead). NOTE: RACE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOAT TRANSPORT. This race is only accessible by boat. Racers arrange their own drop-off  by water taxi from Homer to South Grace Ridge Trailhead in Tutka Bay by 9:30am LATEST and pickup by water taxi at Kayak Beach around 5pm. Water taxi is not included in registration fee. For more info https://www.facebook.com/kbaymountainclassic or https://www.friendsofkachemakbay.org/trail-race 

Sorry, No refunds - all proceeds are donated to the non-profit Friends of Kachemak Bay State Parks.

2024 RACE IS IN HONOR OF OUR DEAR FRIEND AND SUPER VOLUNTEER KRISTINE MOERLEIN.
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Aug 3, 2024 23:59
Event entry fee 85.00 USD
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Please review the waiver provided by the event organizer and click the check box below to accept it. Print waiver

● I know that running a trail race is potentially hazardous activity, which could cause injury. I am
familiar with the Grace Ridge Trail and understand this area is only accessible by boat and a
rescue would take many hours and will be very expensive. I agree to pay for all expenses if I am
rescued which may include boats, helicopters, ambulances, and medical personnel. I understand I
will be billed for and am responsible for all costs of my own rescue.
● To be qualified to run in this event I am required to have 1) recently traversed Grace Ridge or
another challenging trail such as: Sadie Knob, Sadie Peak, Alpine Ridge, Goat Rope, Poot Peak,
Crow Pass, Mount Marathon, or have run an equivalent rugged mountain trail over 2400’ or 2) have received an
exemption from the Race Committee.
● I will not enter this race and participate unless I am medically able and properly trained to run
rugged steep terrain. By my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform and run in this event, in
good health, and I am properly trained & fit enough to run over rugged brushy steep terrain. I
assume all risks & costs associated with running in this event including my own transport to and from this
event and any injuries.

I understand that this is a "trail running" event and not a hiking event and I understand that  Firerarms and pets are not allowed.
● REQUIRED GEAR:
● I will carry with me the minimum required race gear, which includes:
● Long-sleeved wind jacket
● Hat or buff
● At least one liter of water
● Enough food for 9.5 mile mountain trail race
● Cell Phone with fully charged battery

● Race route on phone or paper map
● My own medications including EpiPen if I have any allergies.
● Bear Deterrent: Bear Spray and/or air horn. (no firearms allowed)
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