Corduroy Crush 2026

The race.

Corduroy Crush is a Nordic ski event on April 12, 2026, at the 5K Nordic Loop in Girdwood, Alaska. Three race formats are offered: a 2-kilometer Snowball Biathlon starting at 11:00 a.m., a timed 5-kilometer race at 11:30 a.m., and a 2x2x2 relay at 12:15 p.m. Both classic and skate ski techniques are permitted, and participants may enter all three events with a single registration fee. Age categories include adults 18 and older, youth ages 13–17, and youth 12 and under. Online registration closes at 6:00 p.m. on April 11th; on-site registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on race day. Awards are presented around 1:00 p.m. Parking is available at the Arlberg lot at the end of Arlberg Road or at Parking Lot A, with access to the Nordic Trailhead from either location.