 THE MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES2025 CALENDAR IS OUT The Merrell Skyrunner® World Series is thrilled to reveal its highly anticipated 2025 calendar! With 23 breathtaking races across 16 countries and four continents, this year’s circuit promises to be a celebration of skyrunning at its finest. From March to November, elite athletes and passionate runners will take on the ultimate challenge, conquering technical trails and soaring to new heights. The 2025 season brings together the best of the old and the new. Iconic races such as Skyrace des Matheysins in France, Matterhorn Ultraks Extreme in Switzerland, Minotaur Skyrace in Canada, Hochkönigman Skyrace in Austria and Gorbeia Suzien in the Basque Country will once again test the limits of competitors.Following the resounding success of this year’s additions, the series proudly continues with favorites like Acantilados del Norte on La Palma, kicking off the season in style, and the SkyMasters finale, the legendary Marató dels Dements in Spain, closing the year on a high note. A TRUE WORLD SERIES: THE 2025 MERRELL SKYRUNNER® WORLD SERIES GOES GLOBAL The 2025 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series takes a bold step toward global expansion with 23 races across 16 countries, including 14 in Europe, 2 in North America, 3 in South America, and 5 in Asia. New events in Japan, Malaysia, Chile, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, France, and Northern Ireland bring fresh challenges and stunning backdrops, cementing the series as a true worldwide celebration of skyrunning. STARTING WITH ACANTILADOS DEL NORTE, FINISHING WITH MARATÓ DELS DEMENTS. The 2025 circuit starts on March 22nd with Acantilados del Norte in La Palma, followed a week later by the Mexico SkyChallenge. In April, it returns to Europe for Spain’s Calamorro Skyrace in Benalmádena, before heading to South America for the new Merrell Andes Mountain Skyrace in Chile, the series’ highest race reaching 5,400m at cerro El Plomo. The month concludes with the Skyrace des Matheysins in France and the Kailas Penang Skyrace in Malaysia, which will feature an improved course and a brand-new route following the success of its inaugural edition. May introduces three new the Corendon Tahtalı Run to Sky in Turkey, an extraordinary uphill race starting at the ocean and climbing to the summit of Mount Tahtalı at 2,365 meters; and the Monte Zerbion Skyrace in Italy, an iconic event that embodies the classic alpine skyrace, taking runners from the village to the summit. The month concludes with the Hochkönigman Skyrace in Austria. June features the return of the Skyrace des Gorges du Tarn in France, the Minotaur Skyrace in Canada, and the new Ibarra Skyrace in Ecuador. This exciting addition will take runners to the summit of the Imbabura Volcano in Ibarra, reaching an impressive altitude of 4,630 meters, offering a true high-altitude challenge in the Andes. In July, the circuit heads to South America for the Cordillera Blanca Skyrace in Peru, set in the heart of the Andes, offering breathtaking high-altitude challenges. Then, it travels to Poland for the Tatra SkyMarathon in Zakopane, a charming mountain village known as the “Winter Capital of Poland,” with a course showcasing the dramatic Tatra Mountains. After a three-week summer break, August brings the iconic Matterhorn Ultraks Extreme in Switzerland, offering a thrilling challenge and unforgettable views of the Matterhorn. September kicks off with the Saint-Jeorie Skyrace in France, set in the picturesque village of Saint-Jeoire in Haute-Savoie. The return of the Grigne SkyMarathon in Italy follows, a highly technical race through the stunning Grignetta massif. The month concludes with the ever-popular Gorbeia Suzien in Spain, a fan-favorite known for its challenging trails and vibrant Basque spirit. October marks the series’ return to the UK with the Mourne Skyline in Northern Ireland, offering runners an epic challenge through the rugged peaks of the Mourne Mountains.The circuit then heads to Asia for the Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathlon in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, a historic and iconic race in the series that has previously hosted multiple SkyMasters. This thrilling competition takes runners to the summit of Mount Kinabalu, standing at 4,100 meters, the highest peak in Southeast Asia. Set amidst breathtaking tropical landscapes, it promises to be an unforgettable highlight of the season. The action continues with the 2 Peaks Skyrace at Yeongnam Alps in South Korea before returning to Spain for the Sobrescobio Skyrace in Asturias, an exciting event that will host the U23 Trofeo Esteban Olivero final. Known for its challenging trails and vibrant atmosphere, Sobrescobio will showcase the next generation of skyrunning talent, adding extra excitement to the race. The season then culminates in style with the legendary Marató dels Dements in Eslida-Aín, Spain. A consolidated favorite in the series, this epic race serves as the grand SkyMasters finale, offering a fittingly dramatic conclusion to an extraordinary season.  2025 RACE CALENDARAcantilados Del Norte – 22nd March – La Palma, Canaries, SpainMexico Sky Challenge – 29th March – Orizaba, MexicoCalamorro Skyrace – 5th April – Benalmadena, SpainMerrell Andes Mountain Skyrace – 12th April – Santiago, ChileSkyrace Des Matheysins – 20th April – St Honoré, FranceKailas Penang Skyrace – 26th April – Georgetown, MalaysiaUEDA Skyrace – 4th May – Ueda, JapanCorendon Tahtali Run To sky – 10th May – Kemer, TurkeyMonte Zerbion Skyrace – 18th May – Chatillon, ItalyHochkönigman Skyrace – 31st May – Maria Alm, AustriaSkyraces Des Gorges Du Tarn – 7th June – Ste Enimie, FranceMinotaur Skyrace – 21st June – Crowsnest, CanadaIbarra Skyrace – 29th June – Ibarra, EcuadorCordillera Blanca Skyrace – 6th July – Huaraz, PeruTatra SkyMarathon – 27th July – Zakopane, PolandMatterhorn Ultraks EXTREME – 22nd August – Zermatt, SwitzerlandSaint Jeorie Skyrace – 6th September – Saint-Jeoire, FranceGrigne SkyMarathon – 20/21st September – Pasturo, ItalyGorbeia Suzien – 27th September – Zeanuri, SpainMourne Skyline – 11th October – New Castle, Ireland, UKMt. Kinabalu International Climbathlon – 19th October – Kota-Kinabalu, Malaysia2 Peaks Skyrace – 25th October – 2 Peaks Skyrace, South KoreaSobrescobio Skyrace – 25th October – Sobrescobio, SpainSKYMASTERS Marató Dels Dements – 8th November – Eslida-Aín, Spain U23 TROFEO ESTEBAN OLIVERO Mexico Sky Challenge – 29th March – Orizaba, MexicoCalamorro Skyrace – 5th April – Benalmadena, SpainMerrell Andes Mountain Skyrace – 12th April – Santiago de Chile, ChileKailas Penang Skyrace – 26th April – Georgetown, MalaysiaUEDA Skyrace – 4th May – Ueda, JapanCorendon Tahtali Run To sky – 10th May – Kemer, TurkeySkyraces Des Gorges Du Tarn – 7th June – Ste Enimie, FranceMinotaur Skyrace – 21st June – Crowsnest, CanadaIbarra Skyrace – 29th June – Ibarra, EcuadorCordillera Blanca Skyrace – 6th July – Huaraz, PeruTatra SkyMarathon – 27th July – Zakopane, PolandSaint Jeorie Skyrace – 6th September – Saint-Jeoire, FranceMourne Skyline – 11th October – New Castle, Ireland, UKFINAL U23 – Sobrescobio Skyrace 17km – 26th October – Sobrescobio, Spain |
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