. Yesterday, the 2017 Vertical World Circuit calendar launched in New York City. It was announced within the third annual Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb Press Conference held in One World Observatory which is housed in the tallest skyscraper in the western hemisphere and fourth-highest in the world, One World Trade Center. . Launched in […]
Tag Archives: skyrunning
February
02
Skyrunning 2017: Vertical world Circuit announced. Ten skyscrapers across the globe.
posted by sergio mayayo
January
18
VERTICAL KILOMETER WORLD CIRCUIT 2017: 17 RACES INCLUDING ZEGAMA, TRANSVULCANIA FUENTEDE AND CABANERA
posted by sergio mayayo
. The global trail running calendar for 2017 moves on: We first presented the Ultra Trail World Tour 2017, with 23 races, then we brought you those other 23 that are part of Skyrunner World Series 2017, arriving with new formats, new races and more money for elite runners. Today we announce the brand new Vertical Kilometer World […]
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 […]
December
02
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2017 CALENDAR. 23 RACES INC. ZEGAMA, TRANSVULCANIA, ULTRAPIRINEU & BUFF EPIC TRAIL
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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.
posted by sergio mayayo
. 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 […]
February
28
Zegama Aizkorri 2015: Alpine Marathon & Vertical Kilometer. Entries list and more
posted by sergio mayayo
The Zegama Aizkorri Alpine Marathon will start its 14th edition next May 2015. Yesterday its lottery was held, allocating 225 among nearly 6,000 candidates. The inaugural Vertical Kilometer race of this edition also held a draw. . Without doubt, the name of Zegama floats around in the the dreams of thousands of amateur and professional […]
June
29
Kilian Jornet double Skyrunning world champion at Vertical Km & Marathon, plus Laura Orgue (KMV) & Luis Alberto Hernando (Ultra80k)
posted by sergio mayayo
Kilian Jornet, Laura Orgué & Luis Alberto Hernando come back to Spain as members of its national team by FEDME claiming 4 world champions titles altogether: On Friday the vertical KM saw Kilian & Laura on top, just after Luis Alberto had won the Ultra 80k. Kilian rounded it up today winning the Marathon. ____________ SKYRUNNING […]
June
03
Emelie Forsberg (Salomon Running) interviewed at Zegama by Mayayo: 2013 Memories & Objectives for 2014
posted by sergio mayayo
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.
posted by sergio mayayo
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 […]
Skyrunning 2012: Kinabalu Climbathlon. Favorites Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg claim their world titles.
posted by sergio mayayo
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.
posted by sergio mayayo
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 […]
Skyrunning: Ultra Cavalls del Vent 2012 Video, Photos and results. Winners: Kilian Jornet & Nuria Picas
posted by sergio mayayo
The skyrunning ultra Cavalls del Vent was won this year by Kilian Jornet and Nuria Picas, both excelling and setting new course records. Unfortunately, all 1.000 runners endured this year heavy weather conditions, resulting in only 223 finishers. Worst of all, veteran female ultrarunner Teresa farriol i rafel died of hypothermia. Our race correspondent, Ander […]
Skyrunning: Ultra Cavalls del Vent (85K/D+6.100m) live tomorrow with Kilian Jornet, Anton Krupicka, Dakota Jones, Miguel Heras, Anna Frost and many top sky runners.
posted by sergio mayayo
The Ultra Cavalls del Vent 2012 will start tomorrow at 9h from Baga, and the winner is expected back in town around 18h, taking around 9 hours to complete the circular mountain trip. Race favorites read like a who is who of the sport these day with Kilian Jornet, Anna Frost, Anton Kupricka, Tófol Castanyer, Joe Grant, Miguel Heras, Dakota Jones, Nuria Picas, Emma […]
Skyrunning World Series: Pikes Peak Marathon results & photos. Winners: Kilian Jornet – Emelie Forsberg. Mireia Miró takes 3rd.
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skyrunning 2012 season visited yesterday one of the great american classic trail runs: The Pike´s Peak Marathon. The race was won by Kilian Jornet in 3h40 with Alex Nichols coming in second and Max King in third. The women´s race got a full Salomon Running podium with Emelie Forsberg on top, Kasie Enman second […]
Iker Karrera: Haute Route Chamonix Zermatt new skyrunning record at 21h20m. Bravo!
posted by sergio mayayo
Iker Karrera is another relevant name among the trailrunners from Spain. Just as his Salomon Running team Miguel Heras and Nerea Martínez he has come to shine particularly at ultra trails. This 2012 he was already vicotrious at the TNF Philippines and Lavaredo Ultra Trail . He then went on to set this superb record in the High Route from Chamonix to […]
Kilian Jornet Videos: Kilian with Marco de Gasperi at Dolomites: Friends and rivals
posted by sergio mayayo
Kilian Jornet from Spain and Marco de Gasperi from Italy have lately been the two dominant players in the skyrunning field. Here we see them share runs and thoughts as Kilian visits the Dolomites playground where the italian was raised and learnt the mountain running art. MORE ON SPANISH SKY RUNNERS AND THEIR RACES Technical data, […]
Skyrunning World Series: Spaniards Kilian Jornet and Tofol Castanyer take Speedgoat 50k (USA) and Giir di Mont (ITA)
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skyrunning 2012 season had once again a double session this weekend, with the Atlantic Ocean in between: The Speedgoat 50k Skyrace was run Saturday 28Jul in the United States, whereas Giir di Mont was run 29Jul in Italy. Skyrunners from Spain once again dominated both races: Kilian Jornet (ESP) took Speedgoat and Tofol Castanyer (ESP) won […]
Skyrunning World Series: Dolomites skyrace (22k/D+1750m) Results & photos. Kilian Jornet, winner and new record. Mireia Miro 3rd.
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skyrunning 2012 season celebrated last Sunday the 15th Dolomites Skyrace (22k/D+1750m). The demanding Trentino Vertical Kilometer held on thursday did not have a spanish winner. But in the skyrace, Kilian Jornet pushed relentlessly to achieve not only victory, buy a new course record. Bravo!. In the women´s field, Mireia Miró held its first “long” race after […]
Skyrunning World Series: Vertical Kilometer Dolomites. Spaniards take 5 of 10 top spots. Kilian Jornet 3rd Mireia Miro 2nd
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skyrunning 2012 season had a double session this weekedn at the Dolomites, with the Trentino Vertical Kilometer (2,1k/D+1000m) on thursday and the Dolomites Skyrace (22k/D+1750m) on Sunday. The demanding VK did not have a spanish winner this time. Nevertheless, the skyrunners from below the Pyrenees took yet 5 of the top 10 spots, with […]
Skygames 2012 First events: Vertical Kilometer & Skyspeed. Top3: Spain 678p, Italy 318p, France 212p
posted by sergio mayayo
The Skygames 2012 have celebrated its first two out of six events in the program, with the Vertical Kilometer and Skyspeed races. Vertical Kilometer winners were Agustí Roc (E) and Oihana Kortazar (E). Skyspeed titles went to Didier Zago (F) and Debora Carbone (I) Spain dominates the rankings with 678 points; Italy second at 318 pts […]
Skyrunning rankings 2012: Spaniards leading 3/4 categories, with Jornet, Hernando & Picas.
posted by sergio mayayo
The 2012 Skyrunner World Series and Skyrace series have taken off to a well known rythm, as spaniards have once again raced each other to lead three out of four categories. Kilian Jornet, Luis Alberto Hernando y Nuria Picas lead, with ony Zhanna Vohkueva from Russia as counterweight in the fourth category. However, the season has […]
Zegama Aizkorri 2012 (42k/DT5.472m): Track, profile and superb entry list for 20th May
posted by sergio mayayo
Updated 22may: Zegama Skymarathon race review, full results & video here. The Zegama – Aizkorri 2012 alpine marathon, (Spain) is to open up the ISF Skyrunner World Series this year on an extremely high note A superb entry list for this basque trail running event has just been announced today by the International Skyrunning Federation The list […]
ISF Skyrunning Calendar 2012: 4 events to be held in Spain
posted by TrailrunningSpain
Aquí resultados Copa del Mundo skyrunning ISF 2011 Aquí crónica y resultados supercopa skyrunning ISF 2011 en Kinabalu. Llega una nueva edición de las Skyrunner ® World Series para 2012 con un formato que vuelve a crecer para abarcar más carreras y categorías. El objetivo, ser la referencia mundial de la especialidad de carreras por montaña […]
Campeonatos Skyrunning 2011 ISF
posted by sergio mayayo
El segundo Campeonato de Europa de Skyrunning, organizado por la ISF,pondrá en juego los títulos individual, por equipos y combinado en las dos modalidades del mundillo: Una prueba en línea (Skyrace) en Suiza y un Kilómetro Vertical en España. Las naciones asociadas a la ISF Europa que se disputarán el título son Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, […]
