Mountain King - SkyRunner RaceDay (with NEO)

The Mountain King SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay poles are widely regarded as the best trail running poles for 2025, purpose-built for elite ultramarathoners, competitive trail runners, and endurance athletes tackling the world’s toughest races. Whether you're preparing for the UTMB, Marathon des Sables (MDS), Western States, or the Skyrunning World Series, these poles deliver the performance edge that serious runners demand.

Weighing just 114g per pole (120 cm size), the SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay is one of the lightest carbon fiber running poles available. Engineered with 100% Toray 800 carbon fiber, these poles offer unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, giving runners reliable support over technical terrain, steep climbs, and fast alpine descents.

Why They're the Best Trail Running Poles for 2025

• Ultralight Performance: At just 114g, they reduce fatigue over long distances while maintaining excellent balance and rigidity.

• Compact Foldability: Folds down to 32 cm, fitting easily into a race vest, hydration pack, or carry-on travel gear.

• Race-Proven Design: Trusted by elite athletes in international races, from desert ultramarathons to alpine ridge lines.

• Fixed-Length Stability: No locking mechanisms or moving parts means fewer failure points during high-impact descents or rocky sections.

• Made in the UK: Precision-built in the UK for performance, quality, and durability you can trust on race day.

These are more than just poles — they’re a critical piece of your race-day kit. Whether you're chasing a PR or conquering your first mountain ultra, the SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay poles are the top-rated trail running poles for 2025, combining minimalist design with maximum performance.

Perfect For:

• Ultra trail races like UTMB, Hardrock 100, and MDS

• Runners looking for the lightest carbon fiber poles

• Technical terrain with steep climbs and rugged descents

• Athletes who demand top-tier gear with no compromise

Engineered for beginner runners to elite trail runners and ultra-distance athletes, the TrailBlaze and SkyRunner series from Mountain King now feature an advanced concealed cord option the NEO— a streamlined innovation that securely stores the internal tension cord within the top section of the pole. This clever design minimizes snagging, tangling, and wear, offering a cleaner, more durable setup for fast-paced technical terrain.

Designed for ultra runners and athletes taking on challenges like the UTMB, MDS, or rugged mountain trails.

The NEO still allows of the TrailBlaze and SkyRunner poles to operate foldable and collapsible poles, making them ideal for runners who need to stow them away during sections of the trail where poles aren’t required.

• 4-section foldable designs for quick packing.

• Ultralightweight

• Tungsten Carbide Tip

• Ergonomic air mesh grip

• Concealed cord option.

• Rip stop bag included

• Compact size fits easily in a running vest or backpack.

• Sold as a pair

• Made in UK