Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s

Trail Running covering 31 km with up to 2,133 m D+ in Sierre (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

Location

Siders, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.2941° N, 7.5335° E)

Date & StatusAugust 7, 2027Date confirmed

First edition1974

Elevation gainUp to +2,133 m

Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s is an endurance sporting event in Siders, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Trail Running. First held in 1974, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of Golden Trail World Series. Key features include Mountain, High Altitude, Nature & Off-Road.

The competition program features Trail 31 km (31 km, +2,133 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for August 7, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sierre-zinal.com).

Official website

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Event characteristics

Mountain High Altitude Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (1)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 31 km	Trail Running	31 km	+2,133 m	489 m - 1,385 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Trail 31 km31 km

Distance

31 km

Elevation gain

+2,133 m D+

Elevation loss

-2,133 m D-

Altitude range

489 m - 1,385 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

13.8 % / 24.8 %

Course format

Loop course

31 km+2,133 m D+Peak 1,385 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 489 m to 1,385 m above sea level (+2,133 m D+, -2,133 m D-)

Peak: 1,385 m·at 16.8 km·Ø 13.8 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s take place?

Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s takes place in Siders, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.2941° N, 7.5335° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for August 7, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s?

The competition program features Trail 31 km (31 km, +2,133 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s?

The main competition (Trail 31 km over 31 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,133 m of elevation gain and -2,133 m of elevation loss, ranging between 489 m and 1,385 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (sierre-zinal.com).