Gnar nana
50
Map of the Gnarnana 50 race route with black and white satellite imagery and the route in bright yellow with a neon glow effect

The Race

The Gnarnana 50 main event is a packraft race from Mile 117 of the Denali Highway to Kingfisher Creek near the Denali Park entrance on the Nenana River. This Class II-III stretch through the middle of the Alaska Range offers a mix of everything from challenging rapids to scenic flat water.

Racers must:

  • Travel in a team of two or more
  • Paddle single-person packraft
  • Carry at least one satellite communication device (e.g., sat phone, inReach), one first aid kit, and one repair kit per team
  • Possess the skill to safely paddle high-volume Class III whitewater

Want to help out? This community-building event will require the help of many. If you want to lend a hand, give us a shout at denalipackraft@gmail.com. We're looking for volunteers for:

  • Registration
  • Race start help and sweep boaters
  • Setting safety at challenging rapids
  • Staffing checkpoint/aid stations