17TH AUGUST 2024, Start 9:40 AM (CET), 28KM, 1,750M V+ KOŚCIELISKO, POLAND For the first time in its history, the Golden Trail World Series is heading to Poland for the Tatra Sky Marathon.

After a memorable 5^th stage at Sierre-Zinal, the Golden Trail World Series athletes are heading to the Tatra Sky Marathon, and it'll be the first time the Series goes to Poland. While Bart Przedwojewski knows these trails like the back of his hand, most of the athletes will be discovering them for the first time. Who will triumph on this Polish stage? Find out on 17^th August.

The times to beat:

Men's record: new course

Women's record: new course

Check out all the race specs HERE

Take a look at the favourites for the Tatra Sky Marathon, 6^th stage of the GTWS 2024:

The women's line-up

The big sensation at this year's Sierre-Zinal, Joyline Chepngeno (KEN – Milimani Runners), will be back this weekend in Poland and will no doubt be the woman to beat. After two podium finishes – Marathon du Mont-Blanc and Sierre-Zinal – Mădălina Florea (ROM – Salomon) will also be one to watch closely at the Tatra Sky Marathon. After sitting out the last two stages, Malen Osa (ESP – Salomon) will be back for this Polish stage and be vying for a podium finish. Miao Yao (CHN – Salomon) scored a great podium spot at the Marathon du Mont-Blanc, will she be able to do it again in Poland? 6^th at Sierre-Zinal, Anna Gibson (USA – Brooks) will be aiming to finish in the top 5 in her second race. Other women will also be keen to make their mark: Philaries Kisang (KEN – Run2gether/On AG), Marta Martinez (ESP – La Sportiva), Cristina Simion (ROM – Stiinta Bacau), Naiara Irigoyen (ESP – A4XKM) and Bailey Kowalczyk (USA – Nike Trail).

The men's line-up

Marathon du Mont-Blanc winner and 4-time podium finisher since the beginning of the season, Elhousine Elazzaoui(MAR – Nnormal), preferred to skip Sierre-Zinal. So, he will be the favourite at the Tatra Sky Marathon, although he should look out for Bart Przedwojewski (POL – Salomon) who will want to make a splash on home turf. Roberto Delorenzi (CHE – Brooks) is currently 3^rd in the overall ranking and will want to reinforce his position in this 6^th stage. Josphat Kiprotich (KEN – Run2gether/On AG) led the race at Sierre-Zinal before finishing 4^th, so watch out for him in Poland. Marcin Kubica (POL – Salomon) also knows these trails intimately and will be determined to secure a top 5 finish. Ezekiel Rutto (KEN – Milimani Runners) has just claimed two top 10 spots on the two last stages and will be aiming for more. All these men need to watch out for Alex Garcia (ESP – Brooks), Frédéric Tranchand (FRA – Scott), Alain Santamaria (ESP – Salomon) and Leonard Mitrica (ROM – Datacor Running).

Join us on 17^th August from 9:30 am (CET) to follow the race live!