Sky to Summit - Year 13!
Fall trail running at its finest!
Are you ready for the ultimate Fall trail running adventure?! Sky to Summit has it all! Each race explores the incredibly scenic mountains surrounding Sky Valley, Georgia, taking runners alongside massive waterfalls, up to the 2nd highest point in Georgia, Rabun Bald, and through miles of serene trails full of peak Fall colors! There are nonstop wide-open views of three different states. If you are craving an unforgettable adventure with big views, epic fun, and beautiful trails that few know about -- then this is the race for you!
Quick Facts:
50k = 7,500 ft gain - 11 hour cutoff
25k = 3,500 ft gain same loss - 5.5 hour cutoff (this is not a hiker friendly race you will need to run downhill at minimum)
All races start and finish at Sky Valley, Georgia.
-50k will be Saturday and 25k on Sunday
Swag:
All finishers receive a medal (50k only), pint glass, hat, free photos.
*To be guaranteed a hat / pint glass / finishers medal you must be registered by September 1st.
Giving back
This race and its director help to maintain the trails used for the event. We have put in over 3500 man hours of trail work on this course! From chainsawing blowdowns, to clearing overgrown trails, to doing intense digging to widen the trails and even building steps, we do it all! Run Bum Races also donates money directly to the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy. To get involved with trail maintenance, please submit the form found on our website: https://www.runbumtours.com/trail-work Thank you for running this race and allowing us to better the trails for everyone!
Refund Policy
-Cancellation within 90 days of event date: There are no refunds, transfers or deferments within 90 days of event date.
-Cancellation within 6 months to 90 days before event date: Runners may receive half credit towards another Run Bum Race of equal or lesser value within this time frame
-Cancellation outside of 6 months before event date: Runners may receive full credit towards another Run Bum Race of equal or lesser value
-Full credit pregnancy & military order deferral is offered and is good for 2 years of event date
Race swag
To be guaranteed race swag including a medal, pint glass and hat, you must be registered by September 15th.
Event's current local time: 1:29 PM ET