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TATRA SKY MARATHON 2024 PREVIEW: GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES (AUG17)
TATRA SKY MARATHON 2024 PREVIEW: GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES IN POLAND (AUG17) Our GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES section follows up after Sierre Zinal 31k now on to a new reduced course for the Sky Marathon of just 28k
After its one year presence in the 2021 WMRA world cup, won by Frano and Vasinova. this 2024 the polish event swithced to the corporate event sponsored bty Salomon, the Golden Trail World Series. TATRA SKY MARATHON 2021 RESULTS
TATRA SKYMARATHON 2024 2GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES. Photo Jan Nyka
TATRA SKY MARATHON 2024 PREVIEW
GOLDEN TRAIL SERIES IN POLAND (AUG17)
Now for the first time in its history, the Golden Trail World Series is heading to Poland for the Tatra Sky Marathon.
After a memorable 5th stage at Sierre-Zinal, won by Kilian Jornet and Joyleen Chpengeno, the Golden Trail World Series athletes are heading to the Tatra Sky Marathon, and it’ll be the first time the Series goes to Poland.
While Bart Przedwojewski knows these trails like the back of his hand, most of the athletes will be discovering them for the first time.
TATRA SKY MARATHON COURSE
REDUCED GOLDEN TRAILS 28 1700 m+
For commercial TV reason, this 2024 there is a anew course which has been altered fron its classic 40k D3.300m down to 28k so there is no record to beat. See below the classic profile, not to be run in 2024 wiithin Gollden Trails Series, such a pity…..
The new shorter and easier coruse will host the main event taking place on AUG17 at 9:40 – women and 10:00 – men
Organizers claim: “On August 17, 2024, participants will face fast sections in popular Tatra valleys: Kościeliska and Chochołowska, as well as a steep ascent to Starorobociański Wierch with a denivelation of 1250 m and an inclination exceeding 40% in places! We will help them overcome this vertical, a Summit Fanzone will be organized at the top!
Finally – a descent from Trzydniowiański Wierch, where there is almost 700 m of elevation difference to overcome in 2.5 km. Unique difficulty and spectacular views, not only test the limits of endurance of the most experienced runners, but also provide an unforgettable experience”
TATRA SKY MARATHON REDUCED GTWS 28K TRACK GPX
TATRA SKY MARATHON 2024 FAVORITES
The women’s line-up
The big sensation at this year’s Sierre-Zinal, Joyline Chepngeno (KEN – Milimani Runners), will be back this weekend in Poland and will no doubt be the woman to beat. After two podium finishes – Marathon du Mont-Blanc and Sierre-Zinal – Mădălina Florea (ROM – Salomon) will also be one to watch closely at the Tatra Sky Marathon.
After sitting out the last two stages, Malen Osa (ESP – Salomon) will be back for this Polish stage and be vying for a podium finish. Miao Yao (CHN – Salomon) scored a great podium spot at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, will she be able to do it again in Poland? 6th at Sierre-Zinal, Anna Gibson (USA – Brooks) will be aiming to finish in the top 5 in her second race. Other women will also be keen to make their mark: Philaries Kisang (KEN – Run2gether/On AG), Marta Martinez (ESP – La Sportiva), Cristina Simion (ROM – Stiinta Bacau), Naiara Irigoyen (ESP – A4XKM) and Bailey Kowalczyk (USA – Nike Trail).
The men’s line-up
Marathon du Mont-Blanc winner and 4-time podium finisher since the beginning of the season, Elhousine Elazzaoui (MAR – Nnormal), preferred to skip Sierre-Zinal. So, he will be the favourite at the Tatra Sky Marathon, although he should look out for Bart Przedwojewski (POL – Salomon) who will want to make a splash on home turf.
Roberto Delorenzi (CHE – Brooks) is currently 3rd in the overall ranking and will want to reinforce his position in this 6th stage. Josphat Kiprotich (KEN – Run2gether/On AG) led the race at Sierre-Zinal before finishing 4th, so watch out for him in Poland. Marcin Kubica (POL – Salomon) also knows these trails intimately and will be determined to secure a top 5 finish.
Ezekiel Rutto (KEN – Milimani Runners) has just claimed two top 10 spots on the two last stages and will be aiming for more. All these men need to watch out for Alex Garcia (ESP – Brooks), Frédéric Tranchand (FRA – Scott), Alain Santamaria (ESP – Salomon) and Leonard Mitrica (ROM – Datacor Running).
