Leavenworth, WA, United States · Saturday, May 29, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Leavenworth Trail Fest

255 days away

55 km Distance

2,300 m Climbing

6.2 Grit · Hardcore

47.5962° N, 120.6615° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 42 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~17 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, May

Daytime high 16°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 15 h 36 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 997 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 55 km of trail with 2,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes42 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles2,300 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

The Ski Hill 55k is two loops of the Leavenworth Skyline 27k. One that delivers over 7,700 feet of vert and gives you double the views and opportunity to enjoy these fast flowing mountain trails.

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