31
km
2,200
D+
2,425
max alt.
3
ITRA pts
Course
The Race of the Five 4000ers connects Sierre to Zinal in 31km and 2,200m D+ facing the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Matterhorn and Dent Blanche. A legendary race since 1974, it attracts the world's elite short-trail runners.
Race profile
Sierre-Zinal is a 31 km trail race with 2,200 m of elevation gain, located in Sierre → Zinal, Valais. The next edition is scheduled for 8 August 2026.
The course reaches a maximum altitude of 2,425 m. The race is rated 3 ITRA points and features Montagne, Alpin terrain. 1 distances are available for runners.
Approximately 5,000 runners cross the finish line each year. Find all official information on the race website.
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Practical info
60 seconds. Built on the ITRA / UTMB / B-Trail databases.
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