PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER FOR THE MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES FINAL
The Merrell Skyrunner® World Series Finals are the highest expression of mountain endurance, skill and human performance with steep climbs, fast descents, and unpredictable conditions that test every system in your body. Winning here isn’t about who trained the most miles. It’s about who arrives most prepared, physically, mentally, and neurologically balanced. Train Your Brain […]
NEW COURSE RECORDS AT MOUNT KINABALU CLIMBATHON: GHIANO AND RUBTSOVA CONQUER MALAYSIA’S ICONIC SKYRACE
History was made at the 32nd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon as Gianluca Ghiano and Anastasia Rubtsova conquered Malaysia’s most iconic mountain race, each setting new course records on the legendary slopes of Mount Kinabalu. Returning in full international form, the 2025 edition reaffirmed its reputation as one of the toughest and most spectacular mountain races […]
SPANISH ATHLETES MERILLAS AND IRIGOYEN COME OUT ON TOP AT THE MOURNE SKYLINE, NORTHERN IRELAND
The dramatic landscape of the Mourne Mountains provided a fitting backdrop for a day of record-breaking performances as Spain’s Naiara Irigoyen and Manuel Merillas claimed emphatic victories at the Mourne Skyline®, the 20th stage of the 2025 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series. Covering 35 kilometres of relentless climbs, rocky descents, and unpredictable autumn weather, both athletes delivered commanding performances to outpace a world-class field […]
THE MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES RETURNS TO THE UK THIS WEEKEND FOR MOURNE SKYLINE
The Merrell Skyrunner® World Series continues to deliver relentless action, moving from the passionate trails of the Basque Country to the rugged, green peaks of Northern Ireland for this weekend’s Mourne Skyline! The Seniors race is a tough 35-kilometer loop featuring 2,700 meters of vertical gain. Runners start at Donard Park and tackle the high peaks of the […]
MINDSET AND RESILIENCE FOR THE LATE-SEASON SKYRUNNER
How to manage fatigue, fear, internal dialogue, and discomfort as the season winds down As you approach the tail end of a long skyrunning season, it’s natural to feel tired, nervous, or mentally frayed. But these states are not just “part of the deal” — they can be managed and mitigated using evidence-based psychological strategies. […]
GORBEIA SUZIEN: BASQUES OUTPACE INTERNATIONAL FIELD ON HOME SOIL
The 2025 edition of Gorbeia Suzien crowned two homegrown champions as Basque couple, Aitor Ajuria and Lide Urrestarazu (both team Basque Selection) overcame a world-class international field to take gold in the men’s and women’s races, respectively. Gorbeia Suzien is a demanding 31 km skyrace with 2,400 m of vertical gain, traversing rugged trails, steep […]
CATCH THE BASQUE FEVER: GORBEIA SUZIEN ARRIVES THIS WEEKEND
This Saturday, the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series travels to the heart of the Basque Country for the Gorbeia Suzien, the 19th race of the 2025 season. Known for its mix of brutal, technical, and muddy paths, the 32-kilometer course features a demanding 2,400 meters of vertical gain in the beautiful Gorbeia Natural Park. The passionate […]
WEATHER & MOUNTAIN CONDITIONS: A SKYRUNNER’S PLAYBOOK
Skyrunning is defined by its altitude, vertical gain, and technical terrain, but what truly separates it from road or trail running is the way weather and mountain conditions shape every race. Unlike predictable city marathons, skyraces demand that athletes prepare for blazing sun, sudden storms, freezing wind, or fog that drops visibility to arm’s length. […]
SKYRUNNING AT IT’S FINEST: THE GRIGNE SKYMARATHON IS BACK!
This weekend, Pasturo, Italy, becomes the epicenter of skyrunning as it hosts the 18th stage of the 2025 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series — the legendary Grigne SkyMarathon. Athletes will face 43 kilometers and 3,900 meters of rugged ascent across exposed ridges secured with chains and ropes, in one of the toughest tests on the circuit. […]
THE EL KOTT’S GUIDE TO TURNING A SKYRACE INTO AN EPIC ADVENTURE
For elite athletes like Lina and Sanna El Kott, racing in the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series is, and always has been, about more than pushing limits at high altitude — it’s about discovering the world, one summit at a time. With races held in some of the most breathtaking and remote mountain regions on Earth, […]
