William Boffelli and Natalie Beadle claimed victory at MAGA Skymarathon on 5 September 2026, as the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series returned to Italy’s Val Serina.
The demanding course covered approximately 39 km with 3,000 metres of climbing, taking athletes across the four mountains that give the race its name: Menna, Arera, Grem and Alben. Steep climbs, exposed ridgelines and technical descents required endurance and confident mountain movement throughout.
Boffelli Claims Victory on Home Soil
Italy’s William Boffelli won the men’s race in 4:25:28, finishing five minutes and 12 seconds ahead of France’s Lucien Mermillon.
Mermillon secured second place in 4:30:40, while Daniel Antonioli completed the podium in 4:42:56, giving Italy two of the top three positions.
Mattia Tanara followed in fourth, with Switzerland’s Martin Anthamatten rounding out the top five.
Men’s Top Five
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Boffelli | Italy | 4:25:28 |
| 2 | Lucien Mermillon | France | 4:30:40 |
| 3 | Daniel Antonioli | Italy | 4:42:56 |
| 4 | Mattia Tanara | Italy | 4:48:00 |
| 5 | Martin Anthamatten | Switzerland | 4:50:46 |
Beadle Wins the Women’s Race
Great Britain’s Natalie Beadle took the women’s title in 5:27:50, establishing a winning margin of ten minutes and 45 seconds.
France’s Eva Delafosse finished second in 5:38:35, followed by Italy’s Roberta Jacquin in 5:39:55. Just 80 seconds separated the two athletes in the final results.
Eve Pannone added another British finish inside the top five, taking fourth in 5:50:25, while North Macedonia’s Elena Karanfiloska finished fifth in 5:52:33.
Women’s Top Five
| Position | Athlete | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natalie Beadle | Great Britain | 5:27:50 |
| 2 | Eva Delafosse | France | 5:38:35 |
| 3 | Roberta Jacquin | Italy | 5:39:55 |
| 4 | Eve Pannone | Great Britain | 5:50:25 |
| 5 | Elena Karanfiloska | North Macedonia | 5:52:33 |
Four Summits, One Demanding Challenge
MAGA Skymarathon’s sequence of mountain climbs and descents makes it a substantial test of pacing and technical ability. Athletes must manage their effort on the ascents while retaining the strength and concentration needed for the rocky terrain that follows.
The four-summit route places mountain skills at the centre of the challenge, with steep slopes and exposed sections adding to the physical demands of the distance.
Congratulations to everyone who completed the course, and thank you to the organisers, volunteers and mountain safety teams who supported the event.
For course details, travel information and race history, visit our MAGA Skymarathon race page.
