Sierre-Zinal
Aug 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Sierre-Zinal
Zollikofen
Switzerland
Series: WMRA World Cup
Type: Mountain
Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 85%
First Year of the Event: 1974
Men's Record: 2.29:12’’Jonathan Wyatt (NZ)
Women's Record: 2.55:35" Angéline Joly-Flueckiger (CH)
Description:
RACE #5 of the 2019 WMRA Mountain Running World Cup – 11 August – Sierre Zinal SWITZERLAND, Sierre 31km (2200 m+ and 1100 m-) This is a mainly uphill; point to point course.
The Sierre-Zinal race is organized by the “Association Sierre-Zinal”. The Sierre-Zinal race is long and difficult (31 km, positive elevation 2100 m, negative elevation 1100 m). It is therefore necessary to participate in it to be properly prepared.
You can participate in Sierre-Zinal with ordinary running shoes with a good profile. Part of the event takes place above 2000 m; in case of uncertain weather, it is advisable to wear either mountain clothes (for tourists) or a tracksuit.
Personal effects are transported free of charge from Sierre to Zinal. They are collected in trucks at the second bib distribution (Garage Zwissig) or at the place of departure. The organization does not take responsibility for personal belongings during transport.
For tourists, the departure is at night, a lamp can be useful. We can get rid of Beauregard supply.
Ski poles or walking poles are forbidden. Dogs are forbidden. Checks will be held on the course and offenders will be disqualified. The ban on ski poles is motivated by security reasons. During the overnight climb in single file, the slightest false move can hurt the participant who follows. It’s the same on the narrow paths after the Hotel Weisshorn. After all, Sierre-Zinal is a run!
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Past Event Dates
Held on Aug 12, 2023
Held on Aug 13, 2022
Held on Aug 07, 2021
Held on Sep 13, 2020
Held on Aug 11, 2019
Held on Aug 12, 2018
Held on Aug 13, 2017
Held on Aug 14, 2016
Held on Aug 09, 2015
Held on Aug 10, 2014
Held on Aug 11, 2013
Held on Aug 12, 2012
Held on Aug 14, 2011
Held on Aug 08, 2010
Held on Aug 09, 2009
Held on Aug 10, 2008
Held on Aug 12, 2007
Held on Aug 13, 2006
Held on Aug 14, 2005
Held on Aug 08, 2004
Held on Aug 10, 2003
Held on Aug 11, 2002
Held on Aug 12, 2001
Held on Aug 06, 2000
Held on Aug 10, 1997