The Hourglass: Valley – Palmer, AK 2026

THE HOURGLASS: VALLEY Big mountains. Shrinking clock. — June 27, 2026 (Palmer/Mat-su) The Hourglass blends fun, challenge, and community in a way most races don’t. You’ll laugh, you’ll struggle, you’ll meet new friends — and you’ll quickly understand why this event represents the heart of Toughest Alive: stay in the fight. It’s a simple you vs. you format that creates big moments and even bigger memories. It is a last-person-standing style run/ruck/hybrid/carry event that will leave you inspired. The Summer Edition Hourglass is at the Crevasse–Moraine Trailhead in Palmer, AK. Start with a 30:00 round, complete your loop and restart the next with 1:00 minute less every reset — keep beating the clock to earn your next start. Choose your category, bring your grit, and come suffer (and smile) with the community. DATE / TIME / LOCATION Date: June 27, 2026 Location: Crevasse–Moraine Trailhead, Palmer, AK Schedule Check-in: 9:15 AM Race brief: 9:45 AM Start time: 10:00 AM THE HOURGLASS FORMAT