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June 06

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE SERIES ARRIVE TO ITALY WITH LIVIGNO SKYMARATHON

. The first Italian stage of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series on Saturday 15th June promises to be memorable, with an even higher level of the legendary Basque Zegama marathon. Indeed, the 34km Skymarathon (with a 2700m uphill difference in height) held on the border between Italy and Switzerland has not only sold out, […]

June 03

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Pere Aurell and Maria Koller crowned champions at Madeira SkyRace

. Pere Aurell of Spain and German newcomer, Maria Koller, were the champions of the fifth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series this weekend on the island of Madeira. Both athletes achieved their first victory at this pure skyrunning course after a tough and technical battle against some of the strongest names […]

May 31

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: IT IS THE TURN OF MADEIRA SKYRACE

. This Saturday, June 1, the 2019 Migu Run Skyunner World Series lands on the volcanic island of Madeira for the spectacular Madeira Skyrace, the fifth race of the season. High mountains, volcanic terrain and mild climate, Madeira is the prefect place for a skyrunner. The island itself has become known as the ideal training […]

May 20

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Elena Rukhliada and Bartlomiej Przedwojewski wins Skyrace des Matheysins

. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is over, rain, snow and sharp, technical ridges – Skyrace des Matheysins well and truly earned its Skyrace status with Poland’s Przedwojewski and Russia’s Rukhliada taking the win on an extreme course in the French Alps.     _________________ . SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS […]

May 17

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE TURN OF SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS

. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is coming and will see top skyrunners from over 30 countries, flock to the French alps on May 19th, curious to discover the steep, fast and technical Skyrace des Matheysins. New to the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series calendar it hasn’t stopped Skyrace […]

May 12

TRANSVULCANIA 2019 ENDED: THIBAUT GARRIVIER AND RAGNA DEBATS WINS THE ULTRA

. Victory for Ragna Debats and Thibaut Garrivier at La Palma, with temperatures soared today on the island, where the first SuperSky race of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series saw a spectacular lineup of athletes cross cloud lines and volcano ridges to be crowned king and queen of Transvulcania 2019. Here we have the […]

May 10

TRANSVULCANIA 2019 : VK DOMINATED BY YOUNG STARTS, VICTORY FOR DANIEL OSANZ AND JESSICA PARDIN

. Transvulcania 2019 has started with its VK, 7,6 km and a tough 1,200m uphill climb won by young Daniel Osanz (ESP) from Adidas Terrex and Jessica Pardin (FRA) La Sportiva. This VK kicked off the weekend of races on La Palma which will follow with the half marathon, marathon and the ultramarathon tomorrow.   . […]

May 09

TRANSVULCANIA 2019 : IT IS SHOWTIME FOR TRANSVULCANIA 2019, FAVORITES, PROGRAM

. The Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series arrives to Transvulcania this weekend, runners from all over the world will climb from sea to sky over volcanoes for the legendary Transvulcania Ultramarathon, a pinnacle event in the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series Calendar and the first SuperSky Race of the series. Starting with the KV this […]

May 06

YADING SKYRUN 2019: VICTORY FOR MEGAN KIMMEL AND RENJIA JIAE

. Renjia Jiae (CHN), Team Toread, wins his first skyrace on home turf, crossing the finish line to a roaring applause from the emotional and excited people of Yading. Megan Kimmel (USA), Team Salomon, once again proves herself unbeatable at high-altitude, winning the women’s race for a third time. Let’s see the best of Yading […]

April 30

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: YADING SKYRUN, HIGHEST COURSE IN THE CALENDAR THIS WEEKEND

. The high altitude pressure is on. On May 4th, the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series makes its second stop at the Yading Skyrun. The highest course in the calendar will see past champions attempt to win back their titles 4,600m above sea level in the majestic mountains of China. An spectacular race in […]

April 21

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: RUY UEDA AND ELISA DESCO WIN INAUGURAL MOUNT AWA SKYRACE IN JAPAN.

. The season opening Sky Race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series presented an international lineup of skyrunning superstars. 31 elite athletes from 13 countries assembled beneath the cherry blossoms at the starting line of the Mt. Awa Skyrace in Sanjo Japan, where they battled it out on a slightly shorter “B Course” […]

April 12

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Japan hosts first race of the season, the Mt. Awa Skyrace.

. The 2019 season of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is now coming. Top athletes prepare to take to the skies in the Japanese alps for the first race of the 2019. The season kicks off on April 21st at the Mt. Awagate Skyrace – a new race guaranteed to set the stage for […]

February 20

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Top skyrunners are ready to reach summits around the world

. The 2019 season of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is ready to go. Kicking things off on April 21st is the brand-new Mt Awa Skyrace in the Japanese alps, followed by a high-altitude stop at the now-famous Yading Skyrun (CHN). Elite Skyrunners are ready to compete on the highly technical courses of the […]

October 19

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019 CALENDAR: 15 RACES INC. TRANSVULCANIA, ULTRAPIRINEU AND BUFF EPIC TRAIL FOR SPAIN

. The 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series calendar is announced together with the new, single season ranking which will determine the best skyrunner in the world. Fifteen races in eleven countries make up the new calendar which includes five new races. . _________________________ . SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: RANKINGS AND CALENDAR   Fifteen races in […]

October 13

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2018: Kilian Jornet, champion in the general ranking in the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series

. Kilian Jornet crossed the line in the Limone Extreme Skyrace in sixth place in a time of 3h10’45’’, putting him in the lead in the general ranking of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The 29km and 2,500m of overall ascent race through the mountains around Lake Garda was dominated by younger runners who represent the […]

July 30

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2018: Kilian wins and sets new record at Skyrace Comapedrosa. Laura Orgué finishes second

. This time was the turn of the SkyRace Comapedrosa, a 21km race with almost 2300m of positive gain. The race at the Pyrenees was coming up, right after the win of Laura Orgué and Stian Angermund-Vik in the Dolomites Skyrace. A race where Jan Margarit and Sheila Aviles were 2017 champions, and this 2018 edition stacked […]

July 23

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2018: Orgué and Angermund wins at Dolomites SkyRace

. We presented some time ago to you the Skyrunner World Series 2018 calendar, with several races across the world. Included in the Sky Classic we find the Dolomyths SkyRace which was held on July 22 in Canazei. A 22km race with a vertical climb of 1,750m with a highest point of 3,152m, Kilian maintains […]

July 17

SKYRUNNING EXTREME SERIES KICKS OFF AT GRAN PARADISO WITH MAITE MAIORA AND BHIM GURUNG AS LEADERS

. The first of the 2017 Skyrunning Extreme races kicked off in  Italy´s Royal Ultra Skymarathon yesterday over a 55k/D+4144m course. Spain´s  Maite Maiora and Nepal´s Bhim Gurung took the first victory in the season at Gran Paradiso National Park.   _________________ . ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON 2017 RACE REPORT . From an unusual start on top […]

Luis Alberto Hernando celebrates gold at 2016 Skyrunning Ultra World Champs July 05

SKYRUNNING ULTRA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AT HIGH TRAIL VANOISE WITH LUIS ALBERTO HERNANDO, DANI GARCÍA, GEMMA ARENAS, EVA MOREDA…

. The first of the 2017 European Skyrunning Championships races kicks off this weekend in Val d’Isère, France, with a stacked field of 300 competitors heading up Europe’s highest race on July 8, 2017 in the Ultra category. The Odlo High Trail Vanoise is also valid for Skyrunner World Series ranking, is set in one of […]

June 04

ULTRA SKYMARATHON MADEIRA 2017: RACE REPORT, RESULTS AND PHOTOS. Victory and course record for Jon Albon and Hillary Allen.

. The 2017 racing calendar kicked off yesterday for the Ultras of the Skyrunner National Series, created and managed by the Ocisport company. Jon Albon and Hillary Allen have taken the victory and also set new records. The men’s podium also saw Aurelien Dunand-Pallaz and Dmitry Mityaev, as well as Ekaterina Mityaeva and Elisabet Bertrán […]

May 14

TRANSVULCANIA 2017 GOES TO TIM FREDRIKS AND IDA NILSSON (CR). RACE REPORT, RESULTS AND PHOTOS.

. Timothy Lee Freriks and Ida Nilsson win the 2017  Transvulcania Ultramarathon, over 74km Freriks completed the route with a time of 07:02:03 and Nilsson achieved a time of 08:04:17 setting a new record versus the previous 8.14 by Anna Frost.  We covered the rce live from the island of La Palma, from start to finish. […]

April 10

TRANSVULCANIA 2017 SELLS OUT ALL ENTRIES: INFO AND PHOTOGALLERY 2013-2017

. Trasvulcania 2017 communicated today its has sold out all extra entries made available after the original slots were exhausted back in December. At Trailrunningspain.com, together with our sister website in spanish Carrerasdemontana.com we have covered live the Transvulcania ever since 2013, both as runners inside the field as well as reporters following the peloton from […]

January 10

TRANSVULCANIA 2017 SELLS OUT ENTRIES FOR 45K-73K RACES: INFO, PHOTOGALLERY AND VIDEOINTERVIEW IDA NILSSON, WINNER 2016.

. Trasvulcania 2017 communicated today its has sold out all extra entries made available after the original slots for the 45k & 73k races were exhausted back in December. A waiting list has been opened for those still interested plus there are still registration available for other races within the event, such as the Half […]

December 02

SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2017 CALENDAR. 23 RACES INC. ZEGAMA, TRANSVULCANIA, ULTRAPIRINEU & BUFF EPIC TRAIL

. The global trail running calendar for 2017 moves on. After sharing the 23 races that will form Ultra Trail World Tour 2017, today we bring you those 23 that are part of Skyrunner World Series 2017, arriving with new formats, new races and more money for elite runners. .   _________________________ . SKYRUNNER WORLD […]

October 17

REMI BONNET, WORLD CHAMP SKYRUNNER VERTICAL SERIES 2015, WITH JUST 20 YEARS. Interview by Mayayo at Limone Extreme.

.   Once upon a time, there came a young gun straight out of skimo who took the world´s trail running by storm. His name was Kilian Jornet. In 2008 he made worldwide head news by winning the 100 miles at Ultra Trail Mont Blanc with 20 years. This weekend at that same age of […]

June 03

Emelie Forsberg (Salomon Running) interviewed at Zegama by Mayayo: 2013 Memories & Objectives for 2014

  Emelie Forsberg ended up the 2013 skyrunning season on a most dominating note, with an impressive track record, including her skyrunning world cup title, and european titles both for skyrace and ultras. Also relevant were some prestige victories at races like Transvulcania 80k or the Zegama Marathon. She also ran her first 100miler, at the […]

May 27

Zegama Aizkorri 2013: Race report, full results and photos. WINNERS: Kilian Jornet & Emelie Forsberg.

Zegama Aizkorri is a 42-km/DT5.472m mountain marathon hedl at the Basque village of Zegama in Spain. Kilian Jornet has just won this 2013 Skyrunning world series event  for the sixth time, this year in 3h54m.  Salomon Running teammate Emelie Forsberg took the women´s field in 4h48m.  As it happens every year at Zegama, animation was extraordinary,  with […]

Templiers 2012: Race report,video, results and photos. Winners: Fabien Antolinos (FR) and Nuria Picas (ES)

The  2012 Skyrunning season held its final race last Sunday 28th October at the classic 72k Course des Templiers in Millau, France. The race took place under cold below zero temperatures and over mud leftover from heavy rains the previous days. Fabien Antolinos and Nuria Picas were the race winners, with the later winning as well […]

Skyrunning 2012: Kinabalu Climbathlon. Favorites Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg claim their world titles.

Congratulations to the Skyrunning World series 2012 champions! Kilian Jornet becomes skyrunning king once again, making it his fourth time round. Sweden’s Emelie Forsberg  achievves the women´s title for the first time.  ___________ KINABALU CLIMBATHLON RACE REPORT.  Winners: Emelie and Kilian  The Kinabalu Climbathlon changed its traditional course for 2012, setting on a shortes, less steeper version. […]

Skyrunning 2012: Kinabalu Climbathlon. New course, with Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg as favorites.

The Skyrunning 2012 season will conclude tomorrow Sunday, October 14 at the classic Kinabalu Climbathlon -new course this year- in Malaysia. Leading the ranking, Kilian Jornet (ESP) needs only a third place to achieve his fourth world champion title. Among the women, Emelie Forsberg  (SWE) arrives as favorite to the title as well.  Updated 15oct: Kilian Jornet and […]