Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent 2026: Junot Urtubia Owns the F10-19 Field

• Solo and unbothered: Junot Urtubia was the only finisher in the F10-19 field, crossing in 1:24:07 at 23:18/mi average on a course that climbs to nearly 9,000 feet above sea level.
• Closing strong: Urtubia gained ground in the women's field over the final stretch, moving from 127th to 125th among women on the KT 22→Finish segment.
• High-altitude effort: The course runs between roughly 6,257 and 8,845 ft — demanding territory for any runner, and particularly for a 16-year-old from Reno taking it on.

Junot Urtubia lined up as the sole representative of the F10-19 field at the 2026 Broken Arrow Skyrace Ascent, and she made it count. At 16 years old, she navigated a rugged alpine course through Palisades Tahoe, grinding out 1:24:07 at a 23:18/mi average — a pace that reflects just how unforgiving this terrain is, with relentless elevation gain pushing runners toward 8,845 feet in cool but humid conditions.

There was no one to race against in her field, but the women's standings gave her something to chase. On the final KT 22→Finish segment, Urtubia moved up two spots among the women, finishing 125th in the women's field — a small but real surge when the legs are screaming and the air is thin. For a teenager running at altitude, holding form and finding another gear late is no small thing.

With no competition in the F10-19 field this year, Urtubia's finish stands as both a win and an open invitation — she's set the benchmark, and she did it in the mountains.