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The Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) has been formally notified by the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) and Sierre-Zinal organisers that Joyline Chepngeno, the woman athlete winner of the 52nd edition of Sierre-Zinal, has returned a positive result from the anti-doping test conducted by Athletics Integrity Unit at the race. In accordance with the World Anti-DopingContinue reading “Official statement: Sierre-Zinal and Joyline Chepngeno”

After a demanding season and eight races that have taken the world’s best athletes across some of the planet’s most stunning natural landscapes, everything is still to be decided in the men’s and women’s overall rankings of the 2025 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS). And what better stage to crown the champions than the high mountainsContinue reading “GTWS 2025 to be decided at Ledro Sky Trentino Grand Finale”

Many line up at the start, but only a select few have the honor of writing their name into the Sierre-Zinal winners’ list. Even fewer get the chance to do it twice. That was the case for Philemon Kiriago (Kenya – Run2together On Trail) and Joyline Chepngeno(Kenya – Salomon Milimani Runners), who each claimed their second victory inContinue reading “Double victory for Kiriago and Chepngeno at Sierre-Zinal”

Sierre-Zinal is living history in trail running’s world. It’s one of the sport’s most iconic and pioneering races, a dream for every athlete to take part—and a privilege reserved for only a few to win. Now in its 52st edition, the “Race of the Five 4000ers”—named after the five peaks over 4,000 meters that dominateContinue reading “The legendary Sierre-Zinal brings together the trail elite for the final showdown before the Grand Finale”

On a rainy morning amid the towering peaks of the Pitzal Valley and along one of the most alpine and rugged courses on the 2025 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) calendar, Timothy Kibett (Kenya – Salomon Milimani Runners) and Naomi Lang (United Kingdom – Salomon) claimed their first-ever GTWS victory at the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail. The courseContinue reading “Glory for Timothy Kibett And Naomi Lang amid the majestic peaks of the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail”

In the Pitz Valley, where glaciers meet the sky, lies Mandarfen, one of the most picturesque alpine villages in the Austrian Alps. Surrounded by towering peaks and massive glaciers, this breathtaking natural setting will host the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail (23 km, 1,700 m+), the seventh race of the 2025 Golden Trail World Series (GTWS), this coming Saturday. WithContinue reading “GTWS debuts in Austria with the wild and demanding Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail”

For the past decade, Maude Mathys has been one of the most dominant forces in trail running, a symbol of perfection and strength, but also of the pressure that comes with staying at the top. This documentary revisits her 2024 season, which began with success and a win at Kobe Trail in Japan, but whereContinue reading “Watch now: Maude Mathys – A Legend Caged in Motion”

This is Bart Przedwojewski’s final chapter in the Golden Trail World Series, but it’s also a look back at the journey that brought him here. From breakthrough performances to defining moments, Bart Przedwojewski has shown what it truly takes to race at the highest level of trail running. The new documentary, A Golden Story, follows hisContinue reading “Watch now: Bart Przedwojewski – The Golden Story”

August 2, 2025, marks a historic moment in trail running for the Pitztal: for the first time, the Golden Trail World Series (GTWS) comes to Austria – and the Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail (PAGT) becomes a global stage for elite trail runners. Worldwide there are eight races and only two races in the DACHContinue reading “The Salomon Pitz Alpine Glacier Trail joins the GTWS in 2025”