NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – More than 4,000 athletes descended on Palisades Tahoe this weekend for the Broken Arrow Skyrace, one of the premier events in global trail running. Featuring distances ranging from the 3K Vertical Ascent to the demanding 46K course, the event brought together elite competitors and first-time racers alike while offering the largest prize purse in international trail running.
Fans around the world were able to follow the action through a livestream of the event, expanding access to one of trail running’s most anticipated weekends and bringing the sport to a broader audience.
The weekend also served as a proving ground for ACG and its All Conditions Racing Department, where product and performance were tested across steep climbs, technical terrain, and significant elevation gain. Across four race distances, 14 members of the All Conditions Racing Department competed throughout the weekend, earning 10 top-10 finishes and demonstrating the depth of talent within the roster while helping push the sport forward at the highest level.
Among the standout performances, Tyler Green captured first place in the men’s 18K race, while Lauren Gregory finished second in the women’s 23K and Rachel Drake secured third place in the women’s 46K. Additional top-10 finishes came from Christian Allen, Cesare Maestri, Koken Ogasawara, Marie Nivet, and Nienke Brinkman across multiple disciplines.
ACG Athlete Results
Vertical Ascent (June 19)
Men
- Christian Allen — 4th
- Cesare Maestri — 8th
- Adam Merry
- Caleb Olson
- Drew Holmen
18K (June 19)
Men
- Tyler Green — 1st
46K (June 20)
Men
- Koken Ogasawara — 5th
Women
- Rachel Drake — 3rd
23K (June 21)
Men
- Christian Allen — 10th
- Cesare Maestri — 8th
Women
- Lauren Gregory — 2nd
- Nienke Brinkman — 5th
- Marie Nivet — 10th
As trail running continues to grow globally, Broken Arrow remains one of the sport’s defining stages—bringing together world-class competition, passionate fans, and a community built around exploring what is possible in the mountains. The weekend reinforced a commitment to testing limits where it matters most: in the wild, under real conditions, alongside the best athletes in the sport.

