Date: May 23, 2026

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Distance: 27K
Elevation Gain: ~3,800 ft
Start/Finish: Leavenworth Ski Hill Are

As participating race in the 2026 Vert Running Series, runners self-select into various categories: elite (top-10 hopeful), masters (45+) and sport (mid-pack to competitive) divisions. Additional prizes for the King, Queen and Monarch (first to high point).

The Skyline 27K is fast, demanding, and scenic. The course begins at the base of Ski Hill and climbs “The Nut” for approximately two miles before transitioning to forest service doubletrack that ascends to Tumwater Ridge, near the Tumwater Paraglider Launch.

At the high point, Vert King, Queen, and Monarch are crowned. From there, the course descends and traverses toward Freund Canyon on smooth, fast downhill forest roads and trail, opening up expansive views of the Eastern Cascades’ alpine desert. A final climb leads to one last fast descent back to the finish and festival area. Top man/woman wins a free entry to Mammoth Trailfest 26k.

Get ready for an exhilarating experience for the second Vert Running Series Qualifying Event. The Leavenworth Skyline 27k is an event with over 3800 feet of Vert showcasing stunning vistas from the ridges of the Cascade Mountains and Eastern Cascades alpine desert views in the fast forest service road sections of Freund Canyon.

This course surprised us all as the times were far faster than expected and the smiles were huge.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Evergreen MTB Alliance and Leavenworth Ski Hill Area for their exceptional work on the trail system, allowing us to immerse ourselves in this incredible environment. Make it a family weekend or week-long getaway and fully enjoy the wonders of the great outdoors.

Three Divisions

• Elite – Sponsored runners or runners wanting to build a resume to become sponsored. Not sure if you fit? Contact us.
• Sport – Trail runners who don’t have the time to train like the Elites but want to get out and give it their all.
• Masters 45+ – 45 plus years of age, who still love to compete but are getting tired of those youngsters just nudging them out at the line.

Awards & More

You’ll find some of the greatest custom awards at this event. All awards are custom wooden designs from Aravaipa Artworx and are great for displaying your accomplishment.

Overall Elite Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Custom  Awards
Overall Sport Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Custom Awards
Overall Masters 45+ Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Custom Awards

Gear awards from Brooks and Black Diamond for the Vert King, Queen, and Monarch (fastest to the high point).

All finishers have an option of receiving a custom Leavenworth Trail Fest glass mug or have five trees planted in the Pacific Northwest via One Tree Planted during registration. Participants will also receive a post-race meal at the Trail Family Food Tent.

Aid Stations

We will have aid stations on the course with Naak nutritional drinks, gels, pbj, chips, fruit, and other various nutritional snacks. Please remember this is a cupless race so there will be no cups at the aid stations.

• Mile 4
• Mile 8
• Mile 13.9

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