Deer Mountain Challenge
About this race
Hey friends! It's time for everyone's favorite race to the top of Ketchikan's most iconic peak!
We will start at the KIC building parking lot at 615 Stedman St (corner of Deermount St. and Steadman St.), follow Deermount St. to Ketchikan Lakes Rd., up to the Deer Mountain Trailhead and finish at the summit of Deer Mountain. That's about a 3000 ft. elevation gain in 3.5 miles!!
The race is free, but please register in advance so we know how many goodies to haul up to the finish line! Email ktnrunningclub@gmail.com with questions.
Looking forward to seeing you at the top!
Join fellow runners on August 15, 2026 for the Deer Mountain Challenge. It's a fantastic Deer Mountain Challenge featuring a flat and fast course in Ketchikan.
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About Ketchikan
Deer Mountain Challenge takes place in Ketchikan, Alaska, United States. The local timezone is America/Sitka.
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