The Broken Arrow Skyrace, presented by Salomon, is a three-day, eight distance event held at world-famous Palisades Tahoe. Elite and recreational participants will experience an unforgettable trail running experience “where the mountains meet the sky.” The Broken Arrow consists of eight iconic distances (plus a kid's race) that showcase 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 with massive amounts of vertical gain and loss at altitude....with exposure, hand lines, a ladder and snow slopes thrown in for good measure!
The Broken Arrow Skyrace features eight distances: a 46k, 23k, Vertical K, 11k, Triple Crown (Vk/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 tree line. Runners will be treated to spectacular views of Lake Tahoe’s emerald-blue waters and Palisade Tahoe's unmistakable high-alpine terrain. Elite and recreational participants will run and then celebrate together with first-class food, craft beer, music, seminars, films and fun activities for the whole family.
Upcoming Races
5
Elevation Rating
Mountainous, >12,500 feet in 50 miles
4
Surface Rating
Substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts
Results
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
06/17/23
|
527 |
3:58:02
|
4:50:19
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
06/18/22
|
442 |
4:22:06
|
4:55:29
|
06/19/20 |
Race Cancelled
|
06/21/19
|
385 |
4:25:50
|
5:09:40
|
06/16/18
|
235 |
4:54:43
|
5:30:43
|
06/17/17
|
241 |
5:03:17
|
6:02:38
|
06/19/16
|
146 |
4:56:36
|
6:29:50
|
Date |
Finishers |
Top Result (M) |
Top Result (F) |
10/01/21
|
276 |
4:24:46
|
4:59:42
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