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Trail · 100K

SkyRun

· starts 5:00 AM
Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa

WSER Qualifier
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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). It starts at 5,434 ft (1,656 m) above sea level. Its high point is 9,038 ft (2,755 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all. The field is about 150 runners.

There are 2 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in South Africa. SkyRun climbs about 264 ft a mile (50 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

62miDistance
16,404ftClimbing
150runnersField
75°Flow 52°FTypical race day

The course

62miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
15,030ftMeasured climb
14,554ftDescent
9,038ftHigh point
5,415ftLow point

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.

How hilly is SkyRun?

SkyRun climbs about 264 ft a mile (50 m per km), steeper than 70% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.

What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in South Africa?

Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in South Africa are Ultra Trail Cape Town (November 21, 2026) and Ultra Trail Drakensberg (April 24, 2027).

Other races in South Africa

Every race in South Africa

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