A relentless 3,750-foot sufferfest through the most dramatic features of the 23K course
Other trail races within 49 miles
The Broken Arrow 18K packs most of the 23K's iconic features into 11 miles: Red Dog Ridge, the Stairway to Heaven ladder, and the fast descending Western States trail. What it lacks in total distance it makes up for in near-constant climbing — the race website calls it 'the 23K without any runnable sections.' A noon start time means it often runs the hottest of the weekend. At 18 years minimum age and 6-hour cutoff, it's a genuine test for experienced trail runners stepping up from the 11K.
Experienced ultrarunners
Olympic Valley, CA, United StatesJune 19, 2026
Broken Arrow Skyrace 18K is a loop trail race in Olympic Valley, CA, United States, held on June 19, 2026. The course covers 11.1 miles, climbs 3,750 ft, and has a 6h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 6,214 ft | — |
Snow King Aid Station Aid Station | 4.6 | 7,530 ft | — |
Siberia Aid Station Aid Station | 7.4 | 7,766 ft | — |
Julia Millon Memorial Aid Station Aid Station | 7.5 | 7,766 ft | — |
Finish Finish | 10.2 | 6,224 ft | 6h6:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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High point near 9,000 ft on the exposed Headwall Ridge
Noon start means the race runs through peak afternoon heat; race website warns 'it can be hot. Very hot'
Afternoon thunderstorms common on exposed ridges in June
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