Bishop High Sierra Ultramarathons 55 km

Race completed

55 km Distance

2,200 m Climbing

6.1 Grit · Hardcore

37.3635° N, 118.3951° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 40 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 15 hours 16:22 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 84% of 50K races. Measured against 1034 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~67 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

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 21°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 11 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1975 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	55km	67	Austin Hickory · 04:39:18	Madeline Ogle · 04:40:39
2025	55km	71	Canaan Vallejos · 05:04:34	Amy Sturgill · 05:09:12
2024	55km	68	Zachary Sonoga · 04:51:19	Olivia Lackland-Henry · 05:06:03
2023	55km	61	Rene Dorantes Ocampo · 04:58:43	Katharine Lynch · 05:57:09
2022	55km	91	Michael Peterka · 04:14:34	Katie Asmuth · 04:48:53
2021	55km	100	Tim Tollefson · 03:52:44	Briana Jaskot · 05:03:39
2019	50km	83	Eric Riehl · 04:44:46	Nadia Ruiz · 05:56:49
2018	50km	44	Tim Tollefson · 03:58:44	Kelly Devine-Wedberg · 05:53:58
2014	50km	46	Eric Lynch · 05:12:54	Cassandra Dufek · 06:11:37
2013	50km	61	William Pease · 05:17:31	Meredith Edwards · 05:19:46

The field shrank 6% between 2025 (71) and 2026 (67). 42% of the 2026 field were women.

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.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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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 2,200 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 2,200 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.

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

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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