SkyRun
· starts 5:00 AM
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa
SkyRun is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The next edition is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 16,404 ft (5,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 15,030 ft (4,581 m). Its high point is 9,038 ft (2,755 m). It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all. The field is about 150 runners.
The course
Questions about SkyRun
When is SkyRun 2026?
SkyRun 2026 is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 5:00 AM local time.
Where is SkyRun?
SkyRun is held in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
How long is SkyRun?
SkyRun is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does SkyRun have?
SkyRun has 16,404 ft (5,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is SkyRun a Western States qualifier?
Yes. SkyRun is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into SkyRun?
SkyRun has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at SkyRun?
Around SkyRun's date, the day's high is typically about 75°F (24°C) and the low about 52°F (11°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the SkyRun elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has SkyRun's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
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