Runner’s guide
Sky to Summit 50k
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · Georgia, United States
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Race day date, start and cutoff
Distances
| Race | mikm | Start |
|---|---|---|
| 50K this guide | 29.948.1 mikm | Ask the race |
| 25K | 14.423.2 mikm | Ask the race |
Aid stations 6 stations · cutoffs
| Station | mikm | Leg | Climb so far ftm | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Wilson Gap (AS-1, crew) | 7.011.3 mikm | 7.011.3 mikm | 1,882574 ftm | 2:30 after the start |
| 2Darnell Creek (water only) | 12.420.0 mikm | 5.48.7 mikm | 2,381726 ftm | 4:15 after the start |
| 3Wilson Gap (AS-2, crew) | 15.224.5 mikm | 2.84.5 mikm | 3,269997 ftm | 5:15 after the start |
| 4Hale Ridge (AS-3, drop bag) | 22.035.4 mikm | 6.810.9 mikm | 4,8631,482 ftm | 7:45 after the start |
| 5Bartram (cutoff only, no aid) | 26.041.8 mikm | 4.06.4 mikm | 6,0591,847 ftm | 9:15 after the start |
| 6Beegum Gap (AS-4) | 28.545.9 mikm | 2.54.0 mikm | 6,6382,023 ftm | 10:15 after the start |
| Finish | 29.948.1 mikm | 1.42.3 mikm | 6,6382,023 ftm |
Cutoffs are hours after the start.
Elevation the profile and the big climbs
Numbered ticks are the aid stations above.
The big climbs
| Climb | mikm | Gain ftm | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climb 1 | 0.00.0–3.35.3 mikm | +1,512461 ftm | 8.8% |
| Wilson Gap (AS-2, crew) | 11.418.3–15.324.7 mikm | +1,168356 ftm | 5.6% |
| Bartram (cutoff only, no aid) | 22.936.9–26.242.2 mikm | +994303 ftm | 5.7% |
| Climb 5 | 17.227.7–18.630.0 mikm | +833254 ftm | 11.0% |
| Climb 4 | 15.825.4–16.626.7 mikm | +623190 ftm | 13.8% |
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).
What changed newest first
- Jul 22, 2026Added to the catalog
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