Bishop High Sierra Ultras
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Bishop High Sierra Ultras
The Bishop High Sierra Ultras take place on May 22, 2027 at Millpond Recreation Area, Bishop, California. The event offers multiple trail distances that start and finish at Millpond and run through the Tungsten Hills and surrounding Eastern Sierra foothills.
- 6K fun run starting and finishing at Millpond Recreation Area
- 20 Mile route with a turnaround at Buttermilk aid station
- 53K distance (listed as 53K in event details)
- 50 Mile longer mountain course
- 100K ultra with an additional out-and-back section
The courses are mostly on four wheel drive dirt roads, with some single-track and short pavement sections. Much of the 100K and 50 Mile routes are above 7,000 feet. The terrain is exposed, often hot and dry, and can be rocky. Weather ranges widely from cold or snowy to hot and windy; afternoon breezes and higher temperatures later in the day are common.
Aid stations are placed about every 3 to 7 miles and provide a wide variety of food and drinks, medical kits, foot care supplies, anti-chafe items, and sunscreen. Pain relief medications are not offered. Runners are tracked by a local Ham Radio club. Drop bags may be left at designated locations and will be returned to Millpond after aid stations close. Crew access is limited to select roadside locations; pacers are permitted from specific aid stations.
Two 100K finishers receive direct entry to the Tor Des Géants lottery bypass. Overall winners by gender including non-binary receive prizes. All finishers receive a handmade ceramic medallion. Thirty custom coffee mugs are available for purchase for $40 each. Dogs are not allowed in the start/finish area due to local ordinance.
Refund and cancellation policy: refunds vary by date of request, with partial refunds possible before April 1, 2027; after April 1 no refund is given. Registrations are non-transferable. If the event is canceled for a natural disaster, registrations may be rolled to the following year or partially refunded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.