
From the Organizer
A 40 mile trail ultra through Roaring Plains and Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Davis 3se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
3,670 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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12
Days to train
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Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run
Jun 20, 2026