. Known as the toughest race in the calendar and being the brainchild of the king and queen of skyrunning, Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg, it’s no wonder why. The race follows the soul of skyrunning: a 57 km course, with 4,700m of vertical gain, that links the summits of Tromsdalstind (1238m) and Hamperokken (1404m). […]
Category Archives: skyrunner world series
August
01
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SERIES ARRIVE TO NORWAY WITH THE TROMSØ SKYRACE
posted by adefrutos
July
28
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND JAN MARGARIT WINS AT SKYRACE COMAPEDROSA
posted by adefrutos
. The tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series saw two mighty locals dominate the field from start to finish on the shortest and steepest race of the season. Sheila Avilés got the hat-trick this season after dominating the race from start, on the men side Jan Margarit won the race with […]
July
25
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: COMAPEDROSA COMING IN THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF ANDORRA
posted by adefrutos
. This Sunday, July 28, 661 runners of 28 nationalities will climb the highest mountain in the principality of Andorra for Skyrace Comapedrosa. With race veterans going head to head with new skyrunning stars, the tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series season promises an exciting clash of generations on a short, […]
July
24
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: DEBATS AND MINOGGIO WIN AT ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. After the BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), Ragna Debats established a new course record at the Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, on the men side, Minoggio got a victory at home. Faced extreme conditions and fierce head-to-heads at Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, the ninth race of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series crowned Debats and Minoggio. […]
July
15
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND ORIOL CARDONA, CROWNED AT BUFF EPIC TRAIL SUPERSKY RACE
posted by adefrutos
. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the third SuperSky Race of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is gone and gave double points for the winners Sheila Avilés and Oriol Cardona that won at their homeland. With an unpredictable weather, Vall de Boí hosted an unpredictable race too that turn as epic as its […]
July
10
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: BUFF EPIC TRAIL, SUPERSKY RACE BECOMES CRUCIAL
posted by adefrutos
. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the eighth race of the official skyrunning circuit takes place on Sunday, July 14th at 08:00 am. The 42 km course with 3,300m of vertical gain starts and finishes in the village of Barruera, crossing through Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the heart of […]
June
26
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: AN ASCENT TO THE HOME OF GODS, IT IS TIME FOR OLYMPUS MARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. On the weekend, athletes from all over the world will run in the footsteps of the ancient Olympians for the seventh race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The Olympus Marathon, 44km and 3,200m vertical gain which revives the pilgrimage of the ancient Greeks to Mount Olympus, where they ascended every year […]
June
06
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE SERIES ARRIVE TO ITALY WITH LIVIGNO SKYMARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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.
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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.
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by adefrutos
. 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
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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 […]
July
05
SKYRUNNING ULTRA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AT HIGH TRAIL VANOISE WITH LUIS ALBERTO HERNANDO, DANI GARCÍA, GEMMA ARENAS, EVA MOREDA…
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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.
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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.
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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.
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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 […]
