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Sky Island

Date
September 26, 2026
Distance
50K · 25K · 10 Mile
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From the Organizer

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

Events

50K5:30 AMRegister →
25K7:30 AMRegister →
10 Mile8:30 AMRegister →

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

83°

Typical Low

55°

Chance of Rain

24%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Davis, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:47 AMSunset 7:49 PMDaylight 12h 2m

Host City

About Fort Davis, TX

Elevation

5,483 ft

Nearest Airport

CNM

Cavern City Air Terminal · 121 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sky Island, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

110

Days to train

Race
Sky Island
Date
September 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Sky Island?
Sky Island is a running race held in Fort Davis, Texas on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Sky Island?
Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Fort Davis, Texas at 201 Prude Guest Ranch Rd, Fort Davis, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Sky Island?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Sky Island

Sep 26, 2026

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