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Matterhorn Ultraks
Zermatt, Switzerland
August 20, 2027 to August 22, 2027Date confirmed
49 km32 km26 km19 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Race Series & Label · 8 Events · 35 Competitions
Skyrunner World Series: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification
Official global Skyrunning circuit on steep, technical high-alpine mountain courses featuring exposed ridges, rock scrambling, and gradients exceeding 30 percent. Discover 8 verified events (1 with confirmed upcoming dates) and 35 competitions across Zermatt, Chanac, Maria Alm, Saint-Honoré, Saint-Jeoire.
Events81 confirmed dates
Competitions35Races & courses
Distances4.9 - 110 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+5,600 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Lozère Trail
Chanac, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
110 km52 km27 km25 km+3
ForestKids & Youth Races+11
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Hochkönigman Skyrace
Maria Alm, Austria
Date to be announcedDate TBA
71.5 km48 km35.7 km32.4 km+3
ForestKids & Youth Races+4
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SkyRace des Matheysins
Saint-Honoré, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
43.5 km25 km18 km10 km
High AltitudeKids & Youth Races+4
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Saint-Jeoire Trail Festival
Saint-Jeoire, France
Date to be announcedDate TBA
82.6 km34.3 km25 km13 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Tahtali Run To Sky
Kemer, Türkiye
Date to be announcedDate TBA
43.8 km27 km12 km
MountainNight Run+4
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La Gorbeia Suzien
Zeanuri, Spain
Date to be announcedDate TBA
32 km21 km
High AltitudeMountain+2
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Mount Kinabalu Climbathon
Kinabalu Park, Malaysia
Date to be announcedDate TBA
24.05 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2027 - Aug 22, 2027 | Matterhorn Ultraks | Zermatt, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 49 km32 km26 km19 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Lozère Trail | Chanac, Occitanie, FR | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 110 km52 km27 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Hochkönigman Skyrace | Maria Alm, Salzburg, AT | Trail Running | 71.5 km48 km35.7 km32.4 km |
| Date to be announced | SkyRace des Matheysins | Saint-Honoré, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 43.5 km25 km18 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Saint-Jeoire Trail Festival | Saint-Jeoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, FR | Trail Running | 82.6 km34.3 km25 km13 km |
| Date to be announced | Tahtali Run To Sky | Kemer, Antalya, TR | Trail Running | 43.8 km27 km12 km |
| Date to be announced | La Gorbeia Suzien | Zeanuri, Basque Country, ES | Trail Running | 32 km21 km |
| Date to be announced | Mount Kinabalu Climbathon | Kinabalu Park, Sabah, MY | Trail Running | 24.05 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Official global Skyrunning circuit on steep, technical high-alpine mountain courses featuring exposed ridges, rock scrambling, and gradients exceeding 30 percent. Under the motto Less Cloud, More Sky, the Skyrunner World Series stages technical summit and ridge races in high mountain ranges. In the RunningCompass catalog, Skyrunner World Series currently comprises 8 active events with a total of 35 individual competitions (1 events with confirmed upcoming race dates and 7 events awaiting official next-edition date confirmation). Key host venues include Zermatt, Chanac, Maria Alm, Saint-Honoré, Saint-Jeoire, highlighted by events such as Matterhorn Ultraks, Lozère Trail, Hochkönigman Skyrace, SkyRace des Matheysins.
Certified SkyRace and SkyMarathon courses between 20 km and 45 km with extreme vertical-to-distance ratios and points qualifying for the SkyMasters final. Across the listed competitions in Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, course distances span 4.9 km to 110 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +5,600 m. High-alpine terrain with scree slopes, snowfields, fixed-rope rock ridges, and steep vertical climbs ranging from 1,800 m to over 3,500 m of ascent. Every event entry provides direct access to interactive route maps, 3D elevation profiles, and official organizer links for registration.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is Skyrunner World Series and how many events are included in the calendar?
Official global Skyrunning circuit on steep, technical high-alpine mountain courses featuring exposed ridges, rock scrambling, and gradients exceeding 30 percent. The RunningCompass calendar for Skyrunner World Series lists 8 verified events encompassing 35 individual races, of which 1 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 7 are scheduled with dates to be announced.
Which distances, disciplines, and qualification criteria apply to Skyrunner World Series?
Events in Skyrunner World Series primarily cover Trail Running, Walking & Hiking with competition distances ranging from 4.9 km to 110 km. Certified SkyRace and SkyMarathon courses between 20 km and 45 km with extreme vertical-to-distance ratios and points qualifying for the SkyMasters final.
What course profiles and elevation gains characterize Skyrunner World Series routes?
High-alpine terrain with scree slopes, snowfields, fixed-rope rock ridges, and steep vertical climbs ranging from 1,800 m to over 3,500 m of ascent. Across all 35 races in this series, routes cover 4.9 km to 110 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +5,600 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.
Where do Skyrunner World Series events take place and how can I register?
Leading host cities in the catalog include Zermatt, Chanac, Maria Alm, Saint-Honoré, Saint-Jeoire, featuring events such as Matterhorn Ultraks, Lozère Trail, Hochkönigman Skyrace, SkyRace des Matheysins. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.