Deer Mountain Challenge
Deer Mountain Challenge is a running race on August 15, 2026 in Ketchikan, AK.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (33 days to go)
- Location
- 615 Stedman St, Ketchikan, AK
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
58%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Beaver Falls, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ketchikan, AK
City Elevation
1,320 ft
Nearest Airport
KTN
Ketchikan International Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Alaska Time
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Deer Mountain Challenge
Aug 15, 2026