Zegama is Zegama and Kilian is King. Kaspersen new star
All the elements were in place for the legendary Zegama-Aizkorri race – a stacked field, cold, rain and mud. The heat came from the competition, especially in the men’s field, but Kilian took the day as forecast for the eighth time in 3h50’03”, just under his own course record. In the women’s field it was […]
Zegama – the living legend celebrates 15 years with a star line-up
It’s that time of year when all eyes focus on the small Basque town of Zegama, a legend on the Skyrunner® World Series calendar since 2004. The Zegama-Aizkorri attracts a consistently strong field and this year is no exception. The stellar men’s field is led by seven-time winner Kilian Jornet heading confidently to the event after […]
Transvulcania – a new star is born. Hernando triumphs again
Stars from the past and stars of the future shone at the Transvulcania Naviera Armas Ultramarathon on the island of La Palma today. Luis Alberto Hernando powered to glory for the third time in a row after a long and strong race led by Sage Canaday who closed third, replicating 2014. An outstanding race was […]
Vertical Series launches with new record at Transvulcania
The first Skyrunner® Vertical Series race of the season kicked off on the island of La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands, Friday, May 5 with some of the strongest athletes in the field and a new entry who stole the show with a new record. The dark lady was Briton Emily Collinge who, in […]
Transvulcania – it’s another star line-up on La Palma
If you’re into star-gazing you don’t need to go far. The island of La Palma, the most westerly of the Canary Islands, is famed as one of the world’s major locations for astrophysical observatories. In May however, it’s the skyrunning stars that get all the attention. Top runners from across the globe are gathering here […]
Sky Series hits the heights in China
The 2016 Skyrunner® World Series aimed to reach new heights and the first race of the season did just that. The Yading Skyrun took place on Saturday, April 30 in China’s spectacular Sichuan mountains with some of the Series’ top ranked runners in attendance. 2015 Sky Series champion, Italian Tadei Pivk came a close second […]
Top runners inaugurate Sky Series in China
Heading for the hills in China’s Sichuan Mountains for the Skyrunner® World Series first race of the season, are top ranked runners from across the globe. The Yading Skyrun, the Series’ highest race, will take place on April 30 in a spectacular setting, reaching an altitude of 4,700m among Bhudist temples and mountain-clad prayer flags. […]
2016 Skyrunner® World Series launches
New races, a new partner, all-round rebranding and website, the Series is set to reach new heights. A breath of spring air sweeps across the Skyrunner® World Series just days before the 2016 season kicks off. The Series’ new management company, Geneva based SkyMan SA, is pleased to present a new Main Partner, Migu Xempower, […]
