The Broken Arrow Skyrace, "Where the Mountains Meet the Sky"
The Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, is a four-day, nine-distance event held at the world-famous Palisades Tahoe ski resort.
On June 19-22, 2025, elite and recreational participants will experience an unforgettable trail running experience “where the mountains meet the sky.” Each distance celebrates the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the Jewel of the Sierra Nevada.
Designed in the vein of classic European Skyraces, the Broken Arrow Skyrace represents a unique style of mountain running characterized by off-trail scrambling on steep terrain and featuring massive amounts of vertical gain and loss…at altitude....with exposure, hand lines, a ladder, and dramatic (up to 40 degrees) snow slopes thrown in for good measure!
The Broken Arrow Skyrace features nine distances: a 46k, 23k, 18k, Vertical K, 11k, Triple Crown (the Ascent/23k/46k), the Iron Crown (IFC/23k/46k), the Iron Face Challenge, and a kids race. These races are unique in California as most of the terrain is above the tree line. Runners are treated to spectacular views of Lake Tahoe’s emerald-blue waters and Palisade Tahoe's unmistakable high-alpine terrain.
Elite and recreational participants run and then celebrate together with first-class food, craft beer, music, seminars, films, and fun activities for the whole family.
PLEASE NOTE THAT REGISTRATION OPENS AT 9 AM PST ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th, AND CLOSES AT 11:59 PM ON JUNE 10th
KID'S RACE SPECIFICS:
We're excited to welcome future mountain runners to a fun and festive kid's event at Palisades Tahoe on Sunday, June 22nd, at 9:45 AM.
The course is challenging but fun and accessible to children of all ages. All are welcome to participate, although we ask that little ones (under six years old) have a parent accompanying them. The race will begin and end at the iconic Broken Arrow Skyrace finish line arch. It ascends a short hill and circles back down on easy service roads, covering slightly less than one kilometer.
The event is $20 (no price increase on race weekend), and “day-of” registration will be available. The majority of participants register on race morning and we do not cap the number of runners for this distance.
All participants will receive a medal and swag, but please note that we do not time the kid's race nor do we offer podium prizes.
KID'S RACE RUNNER ITEMS:
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Custom Broken Arrow Pin ($2.50 value)
TOTAL VALUE: $12.50
Ascent SPECIFICS:
The Broken Arrow Ascent (formerly VK) is slated for Friday, June 20th at 9:30 AM.
The price for the Ascent is $105, and the field is limited to 500 runners.
The 2025 Ascent is BOTH a World Mountain Running Association World Cup event, as well as a 2025 USATF Vertical Mountain Running Selection race for Team USA (B Standard).
The Ascent covers some of Palisade Tahoe’s most iconic terrain in a short, steep, and physically demanding sprint. From the valley floor, runners ascend over 3,100 feet in a mere 3-miles to the summit of 9,000-foot Washeshu Peak. In true Skyrunning fashion, the course begins on steep terrain, ascends technical off-trail talus, and finishes on an exposed ridge line. The Headwall ridge is the most iconic portion of the race, complete with stunning views of Lake Tahoe, a bolted hand line, and the infamous "Stairway to Heaven" ladder to the top of Washeshu Peak.
The Ascent course contains steep slabs of rock, potential snow slopes, scree, and exposure. This is not your average trail run...but it is one you will remember forever! We also encourage hikers to join this party. You won't be disappointed by an absolutely stunning section of Palisade Tahoe's most extreme terrain.
Please note that you must be 14 years of age or older to run the Ascent. We do allow runners under 14 to participate, but they must be approved by the race directors and have a parent (who is also registered for the distance) to accompany them.
Before registering for the Ascent, please know that this is a SERIOUS mountain race with a moderate degree of risk and extreme physical exertion. It is of vital importance to remember that runners have to descend AT LEAST to the tram in order to return to the village. This is how most runners get down the mountain, but you are allowed to run down using ONLY the marked descent if you would like bonus miles.
However, in years of adverse weather where the tram cannot run, you will have to descend all the way down the mountain ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU NOT TO REGISTER FOR THE ASCENT UNLESS YOU CAN GET YOURSELF UP AND DOWN THE MOUNTAIN BY YOURSELF.
Whether or not the tram runs is out of our control and is dependent on the weather conditions. Runner drop bags will be transported up the mountain and will be available at—or just below—the summit. In high snow years, we will take them as high as physically possible. Regardless of adverse weather, the descent will be well marked, and trail marshals will be placed at key junctions for safety purposes, but please only register if you can handle what is described above.
2025 ASCENT RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $147.50
11k SPECIFICS:
The Broken Arrow 11k will be held on Saturday, June 21st, at 8:30 AM.
The price for the 11k is $99, and the distance is limited to 500 runners. The course is 11km in length with ~569m / 1,840 ft. of vertical gain. The cutoff is a generous 4 hours.
The Broken Arrow Skyrace is all about community, both elite and recreational runners, and as such, we want to celebrate runners of all types. While our other distances are Skyrace caliber events, the 11k is a “gateway drug” introducing runners who may wish to run longer and more challenging distances in the future. If you are just getting into trail running or are intimidated by the other events, this is your race, but rest assured, we will celebrate your accomplishment as if you just ran the 46K.
Please note that you must be 14 years of age or older to run the 11k. We allow runners under 14 to participate, but they must be approved by the race directors and have a parent (who is also registered for the distance) to accompany them.
2025 11K RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $147.50
18k SPECIFICS:
On Friday, June 20th, at 12 PM, runners will participate in the second running of the Broken Arrow Skyrace 18k. The course traverses some of Palisades Tahoe’s most iconic terrain, including Red Dog Ridge, the Stairway to Heaven ladder, and the ripping downhill of the Western States trail. The price of the 18K is $130.
For those who may have run the Ascent or 11K in the past, the 18K is an opportunity to “level up.” With nearly 3,800 feet of climbing over 11 miles, this will challenge even the heartiest of trail runners. And, while it is certainly easier than the 23K, the 18K does represent a significant jump in difficulty from the 11K.
Like any Broken Arrow race, each finisher will ring the finish-line bell and be greeted with a hug, high-five, (or handshake) from one of our race directors. Runners will also receive best-in-class swag from our friends at Salomon, Boco, and more. This personal touch is incredibly important to us and, we hope, to each of you.
The new 18k fits perfectly into our model of a European-style mountain running event. More than just a race, Broken Arrow is a multi-day, multi-distance "experience." While we have sought to incorporate many elements of the iconic European races, we wanted to put a uniquely North American spin on things. We view it as an opportunity to celebrate the culture, tradition, and values of our sport and, most importantly, the people who make our community so unique, compelling, and welcoming.
Please note that you must be 16 years of age or older to run the 18K.
18K RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Salomon Active Handheld Bottle ($30 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $207.50
23k SPECIFICS:
The Broken Arrow Skyrace 23k (14.25 miles) will be run on Sunday, June 22nd at 9 AM.
The price for the 23k is $150, and the distance is limited to 650 runners.
This year, the Broken Arrow Skyrace is part of the Golden Trail World Series and the World Mountain Running Association World Cup.
The Broken Arrow 23k covers a world-class loop that showcases some of Palisade Tahoe's most famous terrain. The cutoff for the 23k distance is 7 hours, and the race starts in the heart of the Palisades Tahoe Village.
From the valley floor at 6200 feet, runners will ascend more than 5,000 feet as they circumnavigate the heralded terrain of North America's most rugged and extreme ski resort. In true Skyrunning fashion, the course is characterized by a plethora of vertical gain over a technical and physically demanding landscape that is mostly above the tree line. Along the way, runners will be treated to the jagged terrain of KT-22, unrivaled views of the Granite Chief Wilderness, and the inspiration for the course, the Broken Arrow, as well as the most iconic portion of the course, the infamous "Stairway to Heaven" ladder to the top of Washeshu Peak.
The course will contain steep slabs of rock, potential snow slopes, scree, and exposure. This is not your average trail run...and one you will remember forever! Additional course descriptions are available on our website.
Please note that you must be 16 years of age or older to run the 23K. Additionally, depending on the amount of snow on the course, our 23k distance can be slightly longer or slightly shorter and varies year to year.
2025 23K RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Custom Broken Arrow x Bryn Merrell Nomadix Fitness Towel ($25 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Darn Tough Vermont Running Socks ($20 value)
Custom Broken Arrow 11L Drop Bag ($20 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Nomadix C30 Fuel Bar ($3.50 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $242.50
46k SPECIFICS:
The Broken Arrow Skyrace Broken Arrow 46k will be run on Saturday, June 21st at 7 AM.
The 46K is the signature distance of our three-day event. The price for the 46k is $199, is limited to 650 runners, and is a Short Trail Team USA Selection event (B Standard).
The race begins in the heart of the Palisade Tahoe Village in front of Coffeebar and features a challenging, world-class race course that showcases Palisade Tahoe's most extreme and scenic terrain. From the valley floor at 6,200 feet, runners will ascend more than 10,000 feet as they traverse the rugged terrain of one of North America's most iconic ski resorts. In true Skyrunning fashion, the course is characterized by loads of vertical gain and loss through technical and physically demanding terrain. Most of the course is above the tree line.
Runners will be treated to the jagged terrain of KT-22, unrivaled views of the Granite Chief Wilderness and the inspiration for the course, the Broken Arrow, and the most iconic portion of the race, the infamous "Stairway to Heaven" ladder to the top of Washeshu Peak (twice!). The course will contain steep slabs of rock, potential snow slopes, scree, and exposure. This is not your average trail run...and it is one you will remember forever! The cutoff for the 46k is 12 hours.
After the inaugural event in 2016, many runners—including Salomon athlete Max King—called the event "the hardest event of its type in North America." Depending on the amount of snow on the course, the actual distance can be slightly longer or shorter and varies from year to year.
The Broken Arrow Skyrace 46k is an extreme mountain run. As such, race directors reserve the right to require all participants to carry an adverse weather kit. Additional course descriptions are available on our website. Please note that you must be 16 years of age or older to run the 46k.
2025 46K RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Sidas Foot Care Kit ($45 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Custom Broken Arrow x Arcade Belt ($35 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Darn Tough Vermont Running Socks ($20 value)
Custom Broken Arrow 11L Drop Bag ($20 value)
Custom Broken Arrow x Bryn Merrell Nomadix Fitness Towel ($25 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Nomadix C30 Fuel Bar ($3.50 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50 value)
TOTAL VALUE: $326
TRIPLE CROWN SPECIFICS:
For those tremendously adventurous souls, we offer our "Triple Crown" option.
This is some of the toughest multi-day races you can ever attempt! The Triple Crown includes the Ascent on Friday, the 46k on Saturday, and the 23k on Sunday. All Triple Crown finishers receive special prizes and are pretty much the raddest people ever.
The cost for the Triple Crown is $445, and the distance is limited to 200 runners.
2025 TRIPLE CROWN RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING CONFIRMED):
ALL Ascent, 23k and 46k Runner Items including:
Salomon Elixir Hybrid Jacket ($250 value)
Salomon 70L Duffle Bag ($100 value)
Custom/Limited Edition 25L Tote ($79 value)
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Unique Finisher Medal x3 ($30 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Custom Broken Arrow x Bryn Merrell Nomadix Fitness Towel ($25 value)
Darn Tough Vermont Running Socks ($20 value)
Custom Broken Arrow 11L Drop Bag ($20 value)
Unique Finisher Plaque (houses x3 medals) ($20 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Nomadix C30 Fuel Bar ($3.50 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $715
*PLEASE NOTE! Triple Crown runners do not receive DUPLICATE items (i.e., only one shirt, one finisher hat (TC specific), etc.)
The Iron Crown:
The Iron Crown is the same as the Triple Crown but includes the Iron Face Challenge instead of the Ascent (formerly Vertical Kilometer).
The price for the Iron Crown is $575 and is limited to only 25 brave souls.
2024 IRON CROWN RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
ALL Iron Face Challenge, 23k and 46k Runner Items
Salomon 70L Duffle Bag ($100 value)
Salomon Essential Light Warm Hoody ($90 value)
Salomon 40L Duffle Bag ($80 vaue)
Custom/Limited Edition 25L Tote ($79 value)
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Unique Finisher Medal x3 ($30 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Custom Broken Arrow x Bryn Merrell Nomadix Fitness Towel ($25 value)
Darn Tough Vermont Running Socks ($20 value)
Custom Broken Arrow 11L Drop Bag ($20 value)
Unique Finisher Plaque (houses x3 medals) ($20 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Nomadix C30 Fuel Bar ($3.50 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50)
TOTAL VALUE: $635
*PLEASE NOTE! Iron Crown runners do not receive DUPLICATE items (ie only 1 shirt, 1 finisher hat (TC specific), etc.)
Iron Face Challenge:
The Iron Face Challenge takes place at noon on Friday, June 21st at 12pm.
It is a unique and unforgettable mountain running event that features 5.75 miles and climbs approximately 2,000 vertical feet. From the valley floor, it traverses and climbs the most extreme terrain at Palisades Tahoe and represents the first event of its kind in North America!
Due to the extreme technical nature of the event, the Iron Face Challenge is limited to 100 participants and costs $275.
The Iron Face Challenge blends three distinct and challenging types of mountain adventure running: uphill, downhill, and scrambling on a Via Ferrata. The first is a 1.75-mile/830-foot uphill single track section that starts next to the KT Sundeck. The second section of the race, the Tahoe Via, is a protected climbing route with permanent steel anchors and cables that keep runners safely connected to the rock at all times. This “via ferrata” section ascends the Tram Face, an imposing and pronounced granite cliff that towers above Olympic Valley. The Tahoe Via section is .35 miles long and has just over 600 feet of climbing.
As runners ascend the second section of the Iron Face Challenge (the Skyline Traverse), they will encounter chimneys, exposed ledges, and the highlight, a 30-foot-long suspension bridge that is only passable via a single-foot cable!
After topping out on the Tahoe Via, participants will then enjoy a smoking 3.7-mile downhill to ring the iconic Broken Arrow Skyrace bell at the finish line. This is a true adventure race that combines running and pseudo-rock climbing. Accordingly, the Iron Face Challenge will test the mountain mettle of any runner.
*DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT USED ON THE TAHOE VIA, PARTICIPANTS MUST WEIGH AT LEAST 88 POUNDS AND BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
THERE ARE NO ROLLOVERS, REFUNDS, OR PARTIAL CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR THE IRON FACE CHALLENGE. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN OF YOUR ABILITY TO JOIN THE EVENT IN JUNE.
ALL REGISTRANTS MUST ATTEND A PRE-RACE MEETING ON FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 20th.
2025 IFC RUNNER ITEMS (STILL BEING FINALIZED):
Salomon Essential Light Warm Hoody ($90 value)
Salomon Prolog 40 Duffle ($80 value)
Custom/Limited Edition 25L Tote ($79 value)
Salomon Sense Aero Short-Sleeve Technical Trail Shirt ($50 value)`
Limited Edition Boco Gear Finisher Hat ($35 value)
Branded Broken Arrow Nylon Tote Bag ($35 value)
Catered Meal from Men Wielding Fire ($30 value)
Darn Tough Vermont Running Socks ($20 value)
Unique Finisher Medal ($10 value)
Limited Edition Hydrapak Bryn Merrell Aid Station Cup ($5.50 value)
Broken Arrow Patch ($5 value)
Free Drip Coffee at Coffebar ($3.50 value)
Kodiak Cakes Product ($3.50 value)
TOTAL VALUE:$446.50
Awards:
The 2025 edition of the Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, will see the fastest mountain runners in the world compete for $60,000 in cash prizes. Prize money will be distributed to the top five runners in each gender for the Ascent, 23k, and 46k.
2025 Ascent Prize Breakdown:
M1/W1/NB1: $3500
M2/W2/NB2: $2000
M3/W3/NB3: $1200
M4/W4/NB4: $500
M5/W5/NB5: $300
TOTAL: $15,000
2025 23k Prize Breakdown:
M1/W1/NB1: $5500
M2/W2/NB2: $3500
M3/W3/NB3: $1000
M4/W4/NB4: $750
M5/W5/NB5: $500
TOTAL: $22,500
2025 46k Prize Breakdown:
M1/W1/NB1: $5500
M2/W2/NB2: $3500
M3/W3/NB3: $1000
M4/W4/NB4: $750
M5/W5/NB5: $500
TOTAL: $22,500
*Any athlete receiving more than $600 will be required to fill out a W-9 before their check is received. Additionally, California law requires us to withhold 7% for state taxes. International athletes may also be subject to additional tax withholdings, as required by California and the US government. These vary by country and can be as high as 30%. We hate this, but it is the law.
We ask all prize winners to submit the required forms and payment instructions (IBAN/Swift account numbers) by October 1st, 2025. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of prize money and travel reimbursements.
Lastly, prize money will not be paid out until anti-doping results are finalized by USADA/WADA, which can take up to eight weeks after the event.
*There are no cash prizes for the 11k, 18k, Triple Crown, Iron Crown, Iron Face Challenge or Kid's Race.
Age Group Awards (All Distances):
The top three men and women in each age group will receive unique, handmade prizes. Elite runners who podium (top-five) are not eligible for age group prizes.
Age group categories include:
10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
NONBINARY ATHLETE POLICY:
In 2025, we will continue to have a non-binary podium, with prizes for the top three non-binary finishers in every distance.
Beginning in 2024, the Broken Arrow Skyrace began to offer prize money for elite nonbinary athletes at a level consistent with the men’s and women’s divisions. However, because of the smaller field size and a desire to ensure that prize money is limited to athletes competing at the very highest levels, non-binary athletes must meet the performance thresholds to be eligible for prize money:
46K: 5:06:20
23K: 2:19:55
Ascent: 53:13
Nonbinary athletes must also register for the nonbinary division prior to the event in order to be eligible for prize money. In doing so, they relinquish their eligibility for prize money or awards in other divisions (including age group awards). Nonbinary athletes who finish on the podium but do not qualify for prize money will be recognized with trophies. The top three nonbinary podium finishers will also receive guaranteed (and complimentary) entry to the 2025 Broken Arrow Skyrace, and all podium finishers will receive a prize package (gear).
For more details, please see our website.
*Age group winners are asked to pick up their prizes at the results tent on race weekend, but please note that we do not offer age group awards for the Triple Crown, Iron Face Challenge, Iron Crow,n or Kid's Race.
*Age group winners will be contacted via text by our registration and/or timing team.
*We are happy to ship items, but each winner will be responsible for the freight.
Race Swag:
We commit to giving all of our runners the best race swag available. It has always been our goal for your swag to exceed the cost of your race entry. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU PULL FROM THE EVENT PRIOR TO RACE WEEKEND, YOU VOID YOUR OPTION ON ANY/ALL RACE SWAG.
Triple and Iron Crown participants only receive ONE unique set of race swag, not all the items for each distance.
PLEASE NOTE: we order our swag 10-12 months before the race, and our volunteers at packet pickup have no control over shirt sizing. As such, we don't know our exact size needs. If, for some reason, we run out of your size, we will figure it out for you...it just might take a bit of time.
During the registration process, you have the option to decline all race swag. Please note this is an either/or scenario whereby runners choose to receive everything (or nothing) for their desired distance. A la carte choices aren't allowed. Excess swag is donated to local nonprofit organizations.
If we have items left after the event, there is a small chance we can stoke you out. However, this will not happen until at least two months after the event, and we require you to email us. We cannot promise this but will, of course, do our best to fulfill this. The participant is required to pay a flat rate of $75 for shipping/handling, and we can only ship to the lower 48 states. The reason this is so high is that we have to drive two hours (round trip) to storage and pay someone to pull all the items.
Registration is non-transferable and cannot be rolled over to subsequent years, unless extenuating medical or life circumstances occur. However, we understand life can get in the way of racing. We are able to offer the following credits: $150 (Triple Crown), $80 (46k), $40 (23k) and $30 (18K/11k/the Ascent) until midnight PST on May 15, 2025. PLEASE NOTE that this offer is ONLY good for the subsequent year but can be used in any fashion against the full price when registering for a 2026 distance. Any/all partial credit holders are responsible for any increase in pricing. All partial credit holders are eligible for early registration for the 2026 event, which will occur in the second half of November each year. If a runner with a partial credit does not take advantage of the early registration, they must register when the portal reopens for the general public, generally in the first week of December each year. If a distance is sold out, the opportunity to utilize a partial credit becomes null and void and cannot be utilized in a subsequent year.
Please note that there are no partial credits for the Iron Face Challenge or Iron Crown due to the need to rent the entire Via Ferrata cliff face. Please only register if you are absolutely certain you can attend. All partial credits are required to re-register for the following year.
There are no partial credits for the Kid's Race. Generally this is not an issue as the majority of registrations take place on race weekend.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR CANCELLATION POLICY!
IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE TREMENDOUSLY CLEAR HERE, SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES IN FULL.
The race organizers reserve the ability to cancel or reroute the event due to unsafe weather. Race organizers will make the best decisions when it comes to protecting the safety of all runners. This means we reserve the right to adjust, cancel, reroute, OR reschedule as we see fit. Because the bulk of our costs come before the event occurs, we will not be able to extend refunds to those who wish to cancel any registration without exception. In the instance of biblical weather and/or a force majeure, we will assess things appropriately and fairly to the best of our abilities.
Due to liability issues, race entries are not transferable without exception. Any participant who is found to have transferred their entry will be banned from the Broken Arrow Skyrace for life.
PREGNANCY DEFERRALS
Any registered runner who becomes pregnant during the months preceding the race is eligible to take advantage of our Pregnancy Deferral Program.
Please email a doctor's note to us, and we will happily honor the fact that you are bringing a new and beautiful soul into the trail-running community. Rollover options are good for THREE YEARS.
In order to be considered for our Pregnancy Deferral Program, you must notify us ON OR BEFORE June 1, 2025. This applies to any parent in a given household.
CHANGE OF DISTANCE
We allow you to change your chosen race distance until June 6, 2025, but only if there are spots available in that distance. Please note this includes dropping down from the 46k to the 23k as the 23k is our most popular distance and will likely be sold out shortly after registration opens in December.
If you decide to run a longer (and more expensive) distance, you will be required to pay the difference. No refunds will be given if you choose to drop to a shorter (and less expensive) distance.
No changes WHATSOEVER are allowed after June 6, 2025.
Registration is non-transferable and cannot be rolled over to subsequent years unless extenuating medical or life circumstances occur. In those instances, we are able to offer the following credits: $150 (Triple Crown), $80 (46k), $40 (23k), and $30 (18K/11k/the Ascent) until midnight PST on May 15, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE that this offer is ONLY good for the subsequent year but can be used in any fashion against the full price when registering for a 2026 distance. Any/all partial credit holders are responsible for any increase in pricing. All partial credit holders are eligible for early registration for the 2026 event, which will occur in the second half of November each year. If a runner with a partial credit does not take advantage of the early registration, they must register when the portal reopens for the general public, generally in the first week of December each year. If a distance is sold out, the opportunity to utilize a partial credit becomes null and void and cannot be utilized in a subsequent year.
Please note that there are no partial credits for the Iron Face Challenge or Iron Crown due to the need to rent the entire Via Ferrata cliff face. Please only register if you are certain you can attend.
There are no partial credits for the Kid's Race. Generally, this is not an issue, as the majority of registrations take place on race weekend.
PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT IF YOU PULL FROM THE EVENT PRIOR TO RACE WEEKEND, YOU VOID YOUR OPTION ON ANY/ALL RACE SWAG. If we have items left after the event, there is a small chance we can stoke you out, and if we can, we certainly will. However, this will not happen until approximately two months after the event, and we require you to email us if you are interested. The participant is required to pay a flat rate of $75 for shipping/handling, and we can only extend this to the lower 48 US states.
Please note that we REQUIRE that you email us your "withdrawal" from the race. Not doing so voids any and all rollover options.
Online registration closes at 11:59 PM, June 10, 2025.
On-site registration will be available at Palisades Tahoe on Thursday, June 19th (TBD), Friday, June 20, 2025 (6 AM-5 PM), Saturday, June 21, 2025 (6 AM-3 PM) and Sunday, June 22, 2025 (6 AM-9 PM). Prices for the 18k, 23k & 46k, there will be a $40 for day-of registration surcharge and $35 for the Ascent and 11k. There is no price increase for the kid's race.
DOGS, STROLLERS. ETC.
There are no dogs, strollers, kid carriers, or anything else not mentioned here besides traveling via your own human power.
WAITLIST POLICY:
It is common that every distance at the Broken Arrow Skyrace sells out on the day registration opens.
- Your credit card is not charged by adding yourself to the waitlist.
- The quicker you add yourself, the sooner you are likely to receive an invite.
- Our waitlist is a ROLLING invite process. When a registered runner pulls, the next runner on the waitlist receives an invite.
- Most invites are sent in April/May.
You have 48-hours to redeem your invite.
- Your credit card is charged upon acceptance. Runners are then subject to the regular cancellation policy.
- All invites are sent by June 5th, 2024. After this date you can assume you will NOT get into the event.
PAR FOR THE COURSE - Mirna Valerio at Broken Arrow Sky Race 2019 from Broken Arrow Skyrace on Vimeo.
Event's current local time: 6:21 AM PT
