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Signal Peak Trail Runs 24M

Basic Listing
  1. Skybreaker Racing
  2. 2026 Edition

Explore Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding without the summit push

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October 03, 2026
Saturday 8:30am PDT start
Emigrant Gap, CA
United States
24 miles
Out and Back Course
3,300 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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2026
Established

What Makes It Great

An out-and-back route through the Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding area that shares the lower miles of the 50K course but stops short of summiting Signal Peak. Runners cross the rocky Signal Peak OHV Road sections and climb 3,300 feet through Sierra Nevada foothills terrain, with views of the surrounding canyons and lakes.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
Variable Weather

Race Highlights

Rocky OHV terrain
Traverses the rocky Signal Peak OHV Road sections demanding careful foot placement and sturdy ankles
Bear Valley scenery
Out-and-back through Bear Valley and Lake Spaulding in the Sierra Nevada foothills with canyon views
Summit-free option
The 24M does not summit Signal Peak, offering a challenging but shorter alternative to the 50K on the same course

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
Full-color finisher medals for all finishers. Custom event swag also available if ordered during registration.
Podium Award
Awards given to first through third place male and female finishers.

Signal Peak Trail Runs 24M

Emigrant Gap, CA, United StatesOctober 03, 2026

October 03, 2026
Course map for Signal Peak Trail Runs 24M
DistDistance24 mi
GainElevation Gain3,300 ft
LimitCutoff9.5 h
Steep ClimbingVariable Weather

Entry Timeline

Race DayOctober 03, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
24.0 mi
Distance
Out and Back
Route
9h30m
Cutoff Time
5,236 ft
Average Elevation
3,300 ft
Total Ascent
3,300 ft
Total Descent
5,581 ft
High Point
4,600 ft
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationMileElevation
Start
Start
0.04,642 ft
Fuller Aid
Aid Station
4.05,282 ft
Eagle Lakes Water Station
Aid Station
10.05,515 ft
Fordyce Aid
Aid Station
12.05,472 ft
Eagle Lakes Water Station
Aid Station
14.05,515 ft
Fuller Aid
Aid Station
20.25,282 ft
Finish
Finish
24.04,642 ft

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No Dogs Allowed
On-Site Camping Available

Race is held at Bear Valley PG&E Group Campground on Bowman Lake Rd, Emigrant Gap, CA — a group campground operated by American Land & Leisure for PG&E.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed
Weather
Rapid Weather Changes

Sierra Nevada weather in early October can shift quickly — early-season storms or cold snaps are possible

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•October 03, 2026