Skyline 30k Vert Running Series Championship
Date: October 4, 2026
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.
- Top man and woman overall will earn a spot and entry to the 2026 Broken Arrow 23k
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
- Overall Elite Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Cash Awards $1000, 300, 200.
- Overall Sport Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Gear awards
- Overall Masters 45+ Top 3 – Men, Women, first place Non-binary – Gear awards
King, Queen & Monarch of Vert (fastest to summit) $100 cash each
All finishers have an option of receiving a custom Leavenworth Trail Fest custom lunch container or have three 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.
The Vert Running Series overall top 5 in Elite, Sport, Masters 50+ and Youth Under 20 will receive custom awards and running gear.
Course Details
A steep and fast trail running event that will feature some of the top Pacific Northwest and National men and women trail runners going all out!
With Elite, Sport and Masters 45+ divisions and the Vert Running Series Overall Championship along with two Broken Arrow 23k entries available to the fast man and woman, you’ll witness mountain running at its best.
These tough competitors will experience three of the most popular mountain peaks in the Snoqualmie Valley area, Little Si, Mt Si and Mount Tenerrife. They’ll hop boulders, scurry up steep trails that include over 6,600 feet of vert along with some quad smashing downhills that will put them all to the test.
Aid Stations
We will have aid stations on the course with hydration 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 1.8 – hydration only
- Mile 4.2 – full aid station
- Mile 7.6 – full aid station
- Mile 12.3 – full aid station
- Mile 16.9 – hydration only
Registration
- $94 Early Bird – Opens December 15, 2025
- $117 after January 15, 2026
Schedule October 2, 2026
- Pro Ski and Mountain Service, North Bend
- 4 pm – 6 pm Early bib packet pickup
Schedule October 3, 2026
- Pro Ski and Mountain Service, North Bend
- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm -Early bib packet pickup
Schedule October 4, 2026
6:00 am Bib Packet Pick-up Opens
6:45 am 30k Early Start Pre-race Meeting
7:00 am 30k Early Start
7:55 am Pre-race meeting
8:00 am 30k Start all divisions
11:30 am Cutoff Time at Mile 7.5 Aid Station
1:00 pm 30k and Vert Running Series Overall Awards
3:00 pm Finish Line Closes
International Trail Running Association – National League Event
The ITRA National League point series requires runners to run three or more approved events to be ranked. ITRA races are weighed according to length and difficulty giving runners a more accurate scoring system to see how they rank Nationally and in the World.
UTMB Index
A UTMB Index race contributes towards every Finishers UTMB Index in the corresponding category (20K, 50K, 100K or 100M) and gives privileged access to the UTMB World Series Events or Majors.
Supporting
Recovery Beyond – $7 from each paid 30k registration goes directly to Recovery Beyond (We guarantee $1000 donation)
Volunteer
Come join us through volunteering and earn $20 credit per hour served for future race entries or Vert Running Series gear.
Cupless Event
We will not be providing any cups on the course or at the start finish line. Please bring your own cup and or hydration vessel.
One Tree Planted
We have partnered with One Tree Planted to give all participants an opportunity to plant three trees in the State of Washington rather than receive a finishers award. You can help us stay carbon neutral and make a difference in air quality. You can select this option during registration.
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
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