The Broken Arrow Skyrace

Race completed

46 km Distance

3,000 m Climbing

6.8 Grit · Hardcore

39.0885° N, 120.0504° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 65 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~550 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 23°C

Night low 8°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 14 h 55 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1918 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	46km	550	Eli Hemming · 03:58:01	Daniella Moreno · 04:48:48
2025	46km	163	Eli Hemming · 03:50:48	Jennifer Lichter · 04:42:32
2024	46km	500	David Sinclair · 04:01:08	Toni McCann · 04:52:34
2023	46km	526	Michelino Sunseri · 03:58:02	Helen Mino Faukner · 04:50:19
2022	48km	442	David Sinclair · 04:22:06	Jennifer Lichter · 04:55:29
2021	48km	276	Seth Ruhling · 04:24:46	Allie McLaughlin · 04:59:42
2019	52km	385	Hayden Hawks · 04:25:50	Megan Kimmel · 05:09:42
2018	52km	235	Jimmy Elam · 04:54:43	Megan Kimmel · 05:30:43
2017	52km	240	Tayte Pollmann · 05:03:17	Kelly Wolf · 06:02:38
2016	54km	148	Dakota Jones · 04:56:36	Sarah Keyes · 06:29:50

The field grew 237% between 2025 (163) and 2026 (550). 31% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

By UltraHub Expert

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 46 km of trail with 3,000 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,000 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

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

Skratch Labs