Grace Ridge Race (or Hike) KBay Mountain Classic

RUNNERS: START TIME 10:30 AM BE AT SOUTH GRACE TRAILHEAD BY 9:30-10:00 AM. 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 to be timed. (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).

HIKERS: START TIME 8:30 AM BE AT SOUTH GRACE TRAILHEAD BY 7:30-8:00 AM.  Hikers are required to have hiked Grace Ridge at least one time before. Print & read the waiver to be sure you are qualified to participate & to get the list of REQUIRED gear. Hikers will start at 8:30am sharp, hiking time is 7.5 hours. (Normal hiking time is 8+ hours) Approx 9.5 miles with 3200' elevation. Hikers will not be timed. If Hikers decide to "run" they still will not be timed. 

NOTE: RACE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE BOAT TRANSPORT. This race is only accessible by boat from Homer, Alaska via Water Taxi or friends /family boats. PLEASE ALLOW AN HOUR TO GET TO THE START (SOUTH GRACE TRAILHEAD) FROM HOMER. This allows for any delays and there are always delays.

PICKUP AT THE FINISH /KAYAK BEACH by boat at Kayak Beach around 4-5pm or make your own arrangements to spend the night!.

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.

No pets or guns are allowed in this event.