Mountain King SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay Poles

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Featherlight and race-ready, these poles offer reliable balance and quick deployment.

Mountain King says: 

Weighing in at just 114g (120 cm), the Mountain King SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay poles are engineered for serious athletes who demand the absolute best. These ultralight poles are among the lightest in their class, making them the perfect companion for technical terrain, ultra-distance races, and high-performance trail running.

Crafted from 100% Toray 800 carbon fiber, the SkyRunner Ultra poles are designed with strength, durability, and performance in mind. Whether you’re scaling rocky ascents or descending steep trails, these poles offer the lightweight flexibility and rigidity needed to tackle any obstacle with speed and confidence. Mountain King Trail Running Poles are 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.

Our Verdict

The SkyRunner Ultra RaceDay Poles from Mountain King are built specifically for trail and mountain running—not hiking poles for heavy loads, but tools for speed and stability. They’re impressively light at just 114g for the 120cm version without feeling fragile. The carbon shafts are stiff and responsive, and the four-section foldable design packs down to just 32 cm—ideal for stashing in a running vest between climbs.

The EVA grips are basic but comfortable enough for high-tempo efforts, and the wrist loops stay secure without needing adjustment mid-run. These aren’t poles for leaning on, but for rapid pole plants over loose scree, punchy alpine ascents or when your footing needs just that extra bit of help.

– Reviewed by Ultralight Outdoor Gear

Features

• Ultralight Construction: These poles are among the lightest in their class, minimizing fatigue during extended use. 
• Premium Materials: rafted from 100% Toray 800 carbon fibre, ensuring exceptional strength and durability without compromising weight. 
• Foldable Design: vailable in 3-section (100cm + 105cm) or 4-section foldable designs, these poles collapse quickly for easy storage, fitting seamlessly into your running vest or backpack.
• Folds down to only 32cm making it one of the most portable trail running poles available.

Specifications

• 110cm length weighs: 111g (per pole)
• 115cm length weighs: 115g (per pole)
• 120cm length weighs: 120g (per pole)
• 125cm length weighs: 125g (per pole)
• 130cm length weighs: 129g (per pole)
• Sold as a pair

Material & Construction

• Construction: Fixed length | Foldable
• Shaft Geometry: Straight design
• Shaft Shape: Cylindrical
• Grip: Ergonomic foam grips and wrist straps
• Tip: Tungsten Carbide 
• Stronger Carbon layering system for enhanced durability – Toray 800 throughout.
• 100% carbon fibre trail pole built for peak performance when it matters most
• Lightweight design that doesn’t compromise on strength
• Ideal for race day, offering superior performance
• 4-section collapsible pole for easy transport and storage
• Ultra-tough tungsten carbide tip for maximum traction on rugged terrains
• Engineered for peak performance under pressure

Help & advice:

• The Ultimate Guide to Ultralight Trekking Poles