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Sierre-Zinal, the fifth stop of the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS), once again delivered a spectacular day of racing in the Swiss Alps. Known as the “Cathedral of Trail Running”, the iconic 31km course takes athletes through 2,200m of elevation gain, surrounded by five Alpine peaks towering above 4,000m. Relive all the action with the official Sierre-Zinal highlights nowContinue reading “Sierre-Zinal Highlights Now Available!”

Sierre-Zinal, the fifth stop of the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) and a race widely regarded as the “Cathedral of Trail Running”, once again lived up to its reputation on Saturday. The 53rd edition of the iconic 31km race, featuring 2,200m of elevation gain beneath five Alpine peaks rising above 4,000m, crowned two of the sport’s biggest names. In theContinue reading “Sierre-Zinal Crowns Florea and Kiriago in a Fast and Furious Golden Trail World Series Battle”

The fifth stop of the Golden Trail World Series moves the action from Austria to Switzerland for the 53rd edition of Sierre-Zinal, a legendary race featuring 31 kilometres and 2,200 metres of elevation gain. The race will be broadcast live across Warner Bros. Discovery’s platforms (HBO Max, Eurosport and TNT Sports), as well as through an extensive networkContinue reading “Follow Sierre-Zinal: live timing”

With barely any time to recover from the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail, the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) cross the border from Austria into Switzerland for Sierre-Zinal, the fifth race of the season, taking place on Saturday, August 8. A permanent fixture on the calendar since the creation of the circuit, the historic Swiss race once again brings togetherContinue reading “Where Legends are Made: the Golden Trail World Series Heads to Sierre-Zinal”

Madalina Florea (Scott) and Elhousine Elazzaoui (NNormal) strengthened their leads in the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) overall standings with commanding victories at the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail, one of the most alpine and demanding races on the calendar. The course featured 24.5 kilometres and 1,618 metres of elevation gain in the heart of the Austrian Tyrol. For Florea, the win marks her second victoryContinue reading “Florea and Elazzaoui Strengthen Their GTWS Leads With Commanding Victories in the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail”

The fourth stop of the Golden Trail World Series 2026 will test the versatility of the world’s best trail runners with a 24.5-kilometre course featuring 1,618 metres of elevation gain, combining fast-running sections, demanding climbs and highly technical descents. The race will be broadcast live on Saturday, August 1, across Warner Bros. Discovery platforms (HBOContinue reading “Follow Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail: live timing and tracking”

Following the spectacular Québec Mega Trail (Canada), the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) return to Europe for the fourth race of the season. The circuit heads to one of the most spectacular and picturesque alpine venues in global trail running. After delivering one of the most-watched broadcasts of last season during its GTWS debut, the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail (Austria) will once againContinue reading “Champions Meet the Alps: GTWS Returns to Austria for the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail”

Fifty-two years ago, when mathematician Jean-Claude Pont first imagined a race linking Sierre and Zinal across 31 kilometres of Alpine trails, many thought he was crazy. Back in 1974, with mountain running still in its infancy in Europe, proposing such a route was a truly revolutionary idea. More than half a century later, that visionary concept has transformed Sierre-Zinal, known as The Race of the FiveContinue reading “Sierre-Zinal: Fast and Furious”

Tucked deep in the Tyrolean Alps, the Pitztal valley stands as one of Austria’s most dramatic and unspoiled mountain regions. Wooden chalets adorned with flower-filled balconies shape the landscape, while a culture forged over centuries reflects a deep connection to the mountains. Racing here demands not only endurance, but also exceptional mountain skill, technical ability, and unwaveringContinue reading “Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail: Where Glaciers Meet The Sky”

The official highlights from the Québec Mega Trail are now available! Relive all the key moments from the Golden Trail World Series’ debut in Canada, the third stop of the 2026 season.