Highlands Sky 40M Trail Run

Race completed

64 km Distance

1,650 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

38.5449° N, 121.7405° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 26 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Time limit 12 hours 11:15 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50 mi. Measured against 455 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~163 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 32°C

Night low 12°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 68 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 64 km of trail with 1,650 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes26 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles1,650 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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