ANCHORAGE - Race director Michael Friess announced Tuesday the updated entry list for the 2007 Crow Pass Crossing, scheduled for Saturday, July 21. In addition, Friess said there are currently 40 more entry spots available for the 24th annual event, sponsored by the UAA Milers Booster Club. The remaining vacancies will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The 2007 race begins at 7 a.m. that Saturday, with a 6 a.m. meeting at the Crow Pass Trail Head, the end of Crow Mine Road, six miles out of Girdwood.

The race is approximately 24 miles along the Crow Pass Trail from its start near Girdwood to the Eagle River Nature Center at the end of Eagle River Road. The total gradient is 5,959 feet, with a peak elevation gain of 3,888 feet. The race is limited to 135 entrants.

Complete details about the race can be found on the official entry form.

Eric Strabel is the defending men's champion and Monica Tibbetts is the defending women's champion.

For more information, please call race director Michael Friess at 786-1325.