Course map, elevation profile & surface
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Follow the route over 3D terrain, mile by mile.
Climbs
7 climbs · 5,863 ft totalbiggest firstElevation gain, measured two ways
| Source | Gain | vs lidar |
|---|---|---|
| Course file (GPX) | 6,638ft | -6% |
| USGS lidar, 1 m | 7,082ft | reference |
They differ because a GPS file picks up noise on every wiggle and often takes its heights from a coarse terrain model, while lidar maps the ground itself to about a metre. We sampled this route every 98 ft against USGS 3DEP and counted each rise of 10 ft or more, on Oct 23, 2026. The planner still uses the course file.
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| Checkpoint | mi | Cutoff | Your ETA | Clock | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Gap (AS-1, crew)mi 7.0 | 7.0 | +2:30 | — | — | — |
| Darnell Creek (water only)mi 12.4 | 12.4 | +4:15 | — | — | — |
| Wilson Gap (AS-2, crew)mi 15.2 | 15.2 | +5:15 | — | — | — |
| Hale Ridge (AS-3, drop bag)mi 22.0 | 22.0 | +7:45 | — | — | — |
| Bartram (cutoff only, no aid)mi 26.0 | 26.0 | +9:15 | — | — | — |
| Beegum Gap (AS-4)mi 28.5 | 28.5 | +10:15 | — | — | — |
ETAs use the Run Planner’s effort model: climbs slow you, descents give a little back. Margins under 30 minutes are red, under 90 amber. Confirm cutoffs with the race.
Aid stations as published on the course file
| Aid station | Mile | km |
|---|---|---|
| A Wilson Gap (AS-1, crew) | 7.0 | 11.3 |
| A Darnell Creek (water only) | 12.4 | 20.0 |
| A Wilson Gap (AS-2, crew) | 15.2 | 24.5 |
| A Hale Ridge (AS-3, drop bag) | 22.0 | 35.4 |
| A Bartram (cutoff only, no aid) | 26.0 | 41.8 |
| A Beegum Gap (AS-4) | 28.5 | 45.9 |
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Race almanac 1 year of this race
Past editions
On race day it reached 64°F at the start, with a low of 33°.
| Year | Start °F | High point °F | Rain | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Oct 24 | 64°/33° | 56°/32° | dry | 7mph |
race-day weather from the Open-Meteo historical archive (ERA5) at the start line and the course high point (4,626 ft).
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About this course
Sky to Summit 50k covers 29.9 mi (48.1 km) with 6,638 ft of elevation gain through Georgia, United States. That is about 222 ft per mile of climbing, and 6,594 ft of descent. The course tops out at 4,626 ft and bottoms out at 2,306 ft. The surface is 72% trail, 15% gravel and 12% paved. There are 6 aid stations on course; the longest stretch between aid is 7.0 mi. The profile has 7 sustained climbs; the biggest is the climb from mi 0.0, +1,512 ft over 3.3 mi at 8.8% on average (steepest stretch 23%). The interactive map above shows the full route with its elevation profile and aid stations, built from the course's GPS file.
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Course history
- Jul 22, 2026Added to the catalog
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