SKYRUNNING – CHAMPIONSHIPS AND WORLD SERIES – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Skyrunning, a sport defined by high-altitude mountain running on steep, technical terrain, has evolved into a global phenomenon and 2024 was the year of skyrunning with more events than ever before. Competitions take place in stunning mountain ranges, where athletes traverse challenging courses at altitudes often exceeding 2,000 meters (6,500 feet). Within this sport, two […]
RECOVERING LIKE A PRO – ESSENTIAL POST-RACE STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMAL SKYRUNNING PERFORMANCE
After the exhilaration of crossing the finish line in a Skyrace, your body enters a critical phase where effective recovery becomes as important as the race itself. Skyrunning, with its demanding terrains and extreme elevation gains, pushes your physical and mental limits, making proper recovery essential to restore your strength, prevent injury, and prepare for […]
RUBTSOVA AND RONGCHAO GU WIN INTHANON SKYRACE – THAILAND’S FIRST MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES RACE
Anastacia Rubtsova and Rongchao Gu of China triumphed at the Inthanon Skyrace 2024, the 16th stage of the 2024 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series, held in Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Although recent floods in Thailand threatened the event in the weeks leading up to it, Inthanon Skyrace was a great success with skyrunners from all over the […]
INTHANON SKYRACE TO HOST GLOBAL ELITES AT 16TH STAGE OF MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES IN CHANG MAI, THAILAND
Inthanon Skyrace, a new event in the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series series, is set to take place in the breathtaking Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Elite, international skyrunners will go head to head with local favourites to test their limits on one of the countries most technical and scenic courses. This weekend’s race […]
THE BASQUES CROWN FONT AND DEL PERO AT THE INCREDIBLE GORBEIA SUZIEN SKYRACE
Júlia Font and Luca Del Pero were the two big winners of Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace, the 15th stage of the 2024 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series. The Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace in Zeanuri, Bizkaia, once again, did not disappoint and the mountains were alive with the spirit and passion of the Basque Country. Over 600skyrunners from all over the world raced […]
THE ELECTRIC ENERGY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY WELCOMES THE MSWS THIS WEEKEND FOR GORBEIA SUZIEN
This Saturday, September 28th,Gorbeia Suzien Skyrace, the third stop in Spain of the 2024 circuit of the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series, will welcome athletes from around the world to its starting line in the Basque Country. The Basque municipality of Zeanuri, in the province of Bizkaia, will once again be a crucial stage of the circuit. […]
MEGA PERFORMANCES FROM MAGUET AND GERARDI AT MAGA SKYMARATHON
Italy’s Nadir Maguet and Hillary Gerardi of the USA claimed thrilling victories at the 14th stage of the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series, both setting new course records at one of Italy’s most challenging skyrunning events, the Maga Skymarathon. Hillary Gerardi (team Scarpa), the American skyrunning star, delivered a commanding performance in the women’s division, cementing her reputation […]
NEXT UP FOR THE 2024 MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES: MAGA SKYMARATHON
The Merrell Skyrunner® World Series returns to the Italian Alps this weekend for the 14th race of the 2024 season – Maga Skymarathon. The second Italian stage of the circuit, held in the Orobie Alps, promises a technical and challenging course with 3,000 meters of elevation gain across 39 kilometres. The race starts in the town […]
THE SCIENCE BEHIND ACCLIMATING TO HIGH ALTITUDE AND ITS IMPACT ON RACE PERFORMANCE
Racing in the mountains at high altitudes offers Skyrunners breathtaking views and exhilarating challenges. However, with the thrill of soaring above 2,000 meters comes the unique and formidable task of adapting to the thin, oxygen-deprived air. Understanding the science behind altitude acclimatization is essential for Skyrunners aiming to optimize their performance and achieve their best […]
MEET THE LEADERS OF THE U23 TROFEO ESTEBAN OLIVEO
The brand-new under 23 category was introduced this year to support, highlight and inspire young athletes at the beginning of their skyrunning career. So far, the U23s have risen to the occasion and are smashing the SWS races all over the world! In this article you’ll get an exclusive look into the lives of the […]
