Sierre-Zinal

Sierre , Switzerland 09 Aug 2025
The Sierre-Zinal race, one of the world’s most famous mountain runs, takes place annually in Valais, Switzerland. The 31 km course from Sierre (585 m) to Zinal (1,685 m) offers views of five 4,000-meter peaks. The record was set by Kilian Jornet in 2024 (2:25:34), with the women’s record by Maude Mathys in 2019 (2:49:20). Part of the Golden Trail World Series, it’s renowned for its challenging course and festive atmosphere in August.
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19.3 mi Sierre-Zinal
19.3mi
7247ft
3606ft
19.3mi
7247ft
3606ft

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Calculated running time 02:35:00
0 km
22 m
4.33 min/km
1 km
102 m
5.12 min/km
2 km
83 m
4.47 min/km
3 km
11 m
4.23 min/km
4 km
26 m
4.32 min/km

FAQ - Sierre-Zinal 19.3 mi

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Sierre-Zinal is carried out at 09 Aug 2025

Sierre-Zinal takes place in Sierre, Switzerland

Sierre-Zinal: There are a total of 2 courses

There's only the 19.3 km course available for this event

Although there is no general rule for the minimum preparation time, we recommend at least 12 weeks of training for a race like Sierre-Zinal

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