Sierre-Zinal
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About the race
Sierre-Zinal is a mountain running event in the Valais Alps between Sierre and Zinal. The main race covers 31 km with about 2200 m of ascent and 1100 m of descent. The route travels through alpine terrain and mountain scenery.
The event includes multiple participant categories such as tourists, competitive runners and invited elite athletes, and also offers separate races for juniors and children including a youth obstacle race in Sierre. Results, official photos and personalized race videos are published by the organisers, and selection races feed into the main event.
Sierre-Zinal is part of larger international circuits and holds recognition from series and federations such as the Golden Trail Series, World Athletics and the World Mountain Running Association. The programme information, practical access details and event regulations are published by the organisers. The event is described as maintaining a long history and continuing development over successive editions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
