Texas · 31 Miles · 17 Miles · 9.5 Miles
Sky Island
Sky Island is a 31 Miles, 17 Miles and 9.5 Miles event held in Fort Davis, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027.
- Race day
- September 25, 2027
- Location
- Fort Davis, TX
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 25, 2027
- Location
- Fort Davis, Texas
- Distances
- 31 Miles, 17 Miles, 9.5 Miles
- Course
- 2050 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- trailroots.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 5:30 AM CDT
- Course profile — 25K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Trail surface; 2050 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Lollipop course (a loop with an out-and-back section); Trail surface; 3901 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 10 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface; 859 ft gain, 859 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Sky Island
Join us for the 11th annual Sky Island trail race as we run through the most beautiful and challenging single track trails in West Texas! Make sure to visit the race website for all race specific info Lodging for race weekend can be booked at Prude Ranch and Indian Lodge here
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Sky Island: common questions
- When is the Sky Island?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 25, 2027.
- Where is the Sky Island held?
- In Fort Davis, Texas.
- What distances does the Sky Island offer?
- 31 Miles, 17 Miles and 9.5 Miles.
- How do I register for the Sky Island?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Sky Island?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Sky Island start?
- 5:30 AM CDT.
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