SKYRUNNING ASIA: 2PEAKS SKYRACE, SOUTH KOREA. Race preview

Posted by sergio mayayo on October 23, 2024 in 2peaks skyrace, skyrunner world series, skyrunning, skyrunning 2024, skyrunning asia, skyrunning calendar 2024, trail running spain, ulju trail nine peaks | 1 Comment

SKYRUNNING ASIA: 2PEAKS SKYRACE, SOUTH KOREA. Race preview .Our SKYRUNNING brings us the latest news from the double show this weekend, as top athletes fly to opposite sides of the world in Spain and South Korea for the 17th and 18th stage of the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series

SOUTH KOREA AND SPAIN TO HOST SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES RACES. The later at Sobrescobio, the former at 2Peaks. Last us check the asian race preview first, which is but a side event within the event baptized as Ulju trail nine peaks (UTNP) with a 128k race as the main course.

SKYRUNNING: 2 Peaks Skyrace, South Korea.

Race preview

The race’s challenging 25.9 km course with 2400m of elevation gain takes place in the stunning Yeongnam Alps, capturing the true spirit of skyrunning. As the second stage in Asia, 2Peaks is crucial for the growth and development of our series in the region. Additionally, it serves as a qualifier for our U23 category, providing an important platform for emerging skyrunners to showcase their talent on the international stage.

This Saturday, the 26th of October, at 08:00, runners from all over the world will participate in the first South Korean SWS race: 2Peaks Skyrace. The 26-kilometer route with 2,080 meters of elevation gain starts in Ulji Country, South Korea and runs through the Yeongnam Alps. The race is also part of the U23 Trofeo Esteban Olivero, meaning it awards points towards the U23 ranking for young athletes.

THE FAVORITES

Despite being an international race this late in the season, the elite field includes some of the top names in the circuit who have travelled across the world to be there. The current female overall ranking leader, Anastacia Rubtsova, will be present in South Korea, fresh off the back of her win at Inthanon Skyrace in Thailand two weeks ago. Up against her will be Marcela Vlasinova of the Czech Republic, Takako Takamura of Japan, and Basque athletes, Lide Urrestarazu and Oihana Zubillaga.

And the men’s field is equally as impressive. Japanese runners Ruy Ueda (team Ruy) and Shoma Otagiri (team Merrell), will go head-to-head with Italy’s Lorenzo Beltrami (team Scarpa) and Gianluca Ghiano (team Brooks). Peter Frano (team Scarpa) of Slovakia is also one to watch as well as U23 athletes, Jules Delabelle of France (team Merrell) and Benjamin and Rio Townsend of the USA.

UTNP, which has one of the most beautiful sceneries in Korea, hopes that through its involvement with the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series, more athletes from around the world will visit Ulju and experience the beauty of Ulju and Korea’s unique characteristics.

2 Peaks Skyrace Race Director, Jey Jang, “We hope to showcase the beautiful fall scenery and unique characteristics of Ulju and Korea and that through the Skyrunner® World Series more trail runners from around the world can visit and experience k-trail running! Which preserves the beauty of the region.”

The race starts at 08:00 am (local time)

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SKYRUNNING 2024 ORIGINAL CALENDAR

Sobrescobio added later

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1. 2nd May – Acantilados del Norte – La Palma, Spain – 29km, 2,250m+
2. 6th April – Calamorro Skyrace – Benálmadena, Spain – 27km, 2,270m+
3. 4th May – Skyrace des Matheysins – St Honoré, France – 25km, 2,000m+
4. 18th May – Skyraces Des Gorges Du Tarn – Ste Enimie, France – 24km, 1,800m+
5. 25th May – Orizaba Skyrace – Orizaba, Mexico – 45km, 3,200m+
6. 1st June – Hochkönigman Skyrace – Maria Alm, Austria – 31km, 2,600m+
7. 15th June – Madeira Skyrace – Santana, Portugal – 45km, 3,600m+
8. 22nd June – Minotaur Skyrace – Crowsnest Pass, Canada – 33km, 2,900m+
9. 23rd June – Skyrace du Mercantour – Saint Martin Vesubie, France – 30km, 2,150m+
10. 29th June – Kaiserkrone Skyrace – Scheffau, Austria – 25km, 2,770m+
11. 6th June – Cordillera Blanca Skyrace – Huaraz, Peru – 27km, 1,550m+
12. 23rd August – Matterhorn Ultraks « EXTREME » – Zermatt, Switzerland – 25km, 2,900m+
13. 25th August – Trofeo KIMA – Valmasino, Italy – 52km, 4,200m+
14. 22nd September – Maga SkyMarathon – Zorzone, Italy – 39km, 3,000m+
15. 28th September – Gorbeia Suzien – Zeanuri, Spain – 32km, 2,400m+
16. 12th October – Limone Extreme Skyrace – Limone, Italy – 22km, 2,200m+
17. 26th October – 2 Peaks Skyrace – Ulju County, South Korea – 26km, 2,080m+
18. 2nd November – Kailas Penang Skyrace – Penang, Malaysia – 42km, 3,800m+
19. 9th November – Sagalassos Skyrace – Burdur, Turkey – 27km, 2,200m+

SKYMASTERS

20. 16th November – Marato dels Dements – Eslida-Aín, Spain – 42km, 3,800m+

As in previous years, the SkyMasters is reserved for athletes who have qualified throughout the season only. Qualification criteria will be published at the time of the event announcement, early next year.