31K
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Sierre-Zinal
Sierre, Valais - Switzerland
About This Race
The legendary Race of the Five 4000-meter Peaks. A 31km mountain trail race through the heart of the Valais Alps with 2,200m elevation gain and stunning views of five peaks over 4,000m. Known as the New York Marathon of mountain racing.
Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Mountain
2200m (up), 1100m (down) gain
Participants
5,000 participants
Distances
31K
What to Expect
A challenging mountain trail from Sierre in the Rhône valley, climbing to gain a ridge above treeline, then plummeting 500m to the mountain village of Zinal. World-class elite athletes compete alongside recreational runners.
Highlights
Views of five 4000m peaks
Part of Golden Trail World Series
2,200m elevation gain
52 years of history
Elite and amateur fields
Race Information
Typical Weather
Mountain summer conditions, variable 10-25°C, afternoon storms possible
Established
1974
Tags
Mountain Running
Trail Race
Elite Event
Golden Trail Series
Iconic