Mountain

After the last-minute cancellation of MDS 120 Fuerteventura, the focus now shifts firmly to Morocco, where two cornerstone events are about to take center stage: MDS 120 Morocco and MDS…Read more

Skyrunning is defined by its altitude, vertical gain, and technical terrain, but what truly separates it from road or trail running is the way weather and mountain conditions shape every race. Unlike predictable city marathons, skyraces demand that athletes prepare for blazing sun, sudden storms, freezing wind, or fog thatRead more

Amy McCulloch is a world-renowned author who in 2022 toed the line of the iconic Marathon des Sables. The race and the experience planted seeds for a story, one of ultra-running…Read more

This weekend, Pasturo, Italy, becomes the epicenter of skyrunning as it hosts the 18th stage of the 2025 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series — the legendary Grigne SkyMarathon. Athletes will face 43 kilometers and 3,900 meters of rugged ascent across exposed ridges secured with chains and ropes, in one of theRead more

For elite athletes like Lina and Sanna El Kott, racing in the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series is, and always has been, about more than pushing limits at high altitude — it’s about discovering the world, one summit at a time. With races held in some of the most breathtaking andRead more

Breath, focus, footwork, and whole-body strength for technical terrain Skyrunning is defined by technical mountain terrain, steep climbs, rocky ridges, and descents where every step matters. Unlike road running, where rhythm and speed dominate, mountain running demands control, adaptability, and confidence when the trail disappears into boulder fields, scree,Read more

Copyright Salomonrunning via Instagram When news broke that Kenyan trail running champion Joyline Chepngeno had been banned for two years after testing positive for triamcinolone acetonide, the reactions were swift and polarised. On…Read more

Photo by Ian Corless On Wednesday, September 10 at 12:00 PM UTC+2, registration opens for three unforgettable endurance adventures:…Read more

Perfect conditions, an all-star elite field and new male and female records at the 2025 Matterhorn Ultraks Extreme. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Matterhorn, the 2025 race featured a challenging course of steep ascents, technical descents, and high-altitude terrain that tested even the most seasoned athletes. RubstovaRead more

Photo by Ian Corless From Lockdown Laps to FKT’s Lydia started running during lockdown whist living in…Read more

MDS 120 Fuerteventura returns in September 2025, not ‘just’ another race on the calendar, but an important marker in the history of the MDS 120 format. A collision of raw endurance…Read more

The 16th race of the series is set to push limits and showcase the world’s best athletes in one of the world’s most incredible destinations, at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. This Friday, the 22nd of August, at 8:00 a.m., the Matterhorn Ultraks Extreme—which boasts 27 km of unforgivingRead more

You may assume it’s all about speed and pressure. Not this time. Norwegian runner, Abelone Lyng, put her own spin on the legend that is the DNT MASSIV TRAILRead more

Integrating Vision, Vestibular, Proprioception, and Muscular Strength for Elite Performance Downhill running in skyrunning, often characterized by extreme gradients, unstable terrain, and technical descents, demands far more than just strong legs. It challenges the entire neuromuscular system, requiring athletes to integrate vision, balance (vestibular), proprioception, eccentric strength, elasticity, and coordinationRead more

Second Edition Confirmed for April 25 to May 2, 2026 …Read more