Kesugi Ridge Traverse

Race completed

48 km Distance

1,900 m Climbing

5.3 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

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

Field size ~38 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daylight 13 h 52 m of light

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	30mi	38	Maxim Khatsenko · 05:14:13	Yvonne Jeschke · 05:14:53
2025	30mi	36	Allan Spangler · 05:03:44	Yvonne Jeschke · 05:15:14
2024	30mi	33	James Carlberg · 05:54:30	Yvonne Jeschke · 06:05:15
2023	30mi	28	Galen Johnston · 05:02:20	Shauna Severson · 06:04:32
2022	30mi	36	Peter Noon · 04:52:47	Chloe Papier · 06:10:25
2021	30mi	35	Michael Tappel · 04:47:31	Shauna Severson · 05:58:03
2020	30mi	56	Scott Patterson · 04:19:39	Christy Marvin · 05:37:06
2019	30mi	46	Cody Priest · 04:48:19	Esther Kennedy · 06:04:13
2018	30mi	43	John Wros · 05:17:00	Christy Marvin · 05:27:36
2017	30mi	29	Harlow Robinson · 05:25:58	Milissa Knox · 07:37:14

The field grew 6% between 2025 (36) and 2026 (38). 53% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (30mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

terrain This is a mountain course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 48 km of trail with 1,900 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 40 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 48 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,900 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 48 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

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

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Maurten