Sky to Summit dedicated to Victor Mariano
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 50k finishers receive a medal, pint glass and free photos.
25k gets a pint glass and medal.
*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!
Sign up early and save!
Early bird pricing as follows...
50k:
Price until February 13th: $125
Price after February 13th: $135
25k:
Price until February 13th: $105
Price after February 13th: $115
Refund Policy
Refund & Deferral Policy
EFFECTIVE 8/25/2026-Run Bum Races does not offer refunds, transfers, race credits, or deferrals, except for the limited circumstances outlined in our full Refund & Deferral Policy.
If you would like refund protection, SPOT Refund Protection must be purchased through UltraSignup at the time of checkout.
**SPOT cannot be added after registration/checkout is complete. SPOT is a third-party service offered through UltraSignup and is not administered or controlled by Run Bum Races.
**Any questions regarding SPOT coverage, eligibility, claims, or refunds must be directed to UltraSignup/SPOT.
Outside of our limited exceptions for pregnancy, military obligations, or the death of an immediate family member, the only option for a Run Bum race deferral/credit is to volunteer an event for a minimum of 8 hours for a 50k or longer distance & a minimum of 6 hours for distances less than 50k.
Participants who registered prior to 8/25/2026 remain subject to the policy in effect at the time of their registration.
Please refer to our full Refund & Deferral Policy at www.runbumtours.com under the FAQ section for complete terms and details.
Forever dedicated to Victor Mariano
This race is forever dedicated to Victor Mariano. Victor was our best friend, a husband, a father, a step father, a volunteer, a trail maintainer, race timer and one hell of a person. He either ran and or volunteered for every edition of the race except for Covid year until his untimely passing in August of 2025. There was not a single person who ran our races that he didn't positively affect even without their knowing.
He worked on the trail clearing trees, building water diversions, building steps and clearing some of the overlooks.
Before he passed he asked us to dedicate the race to him this year. He loved this race. It was his first ever trail race. We want to honor him for the lifetime of this race even if it outlives us. Because legends live forever.
We love you now and always!
Event's current local time: 7:11 PM ET
