Mountain running Europe: An overview of Sky Runs & Mountain Runs in Europe.
The dates for all Mountain Races in Europe, including registration, course, schedule, results and more details.
European Mountain Running: A Continental Tour of Vertical Extremes
Mountain and sky running across Europe represents the pinnacle of the sport, spanning geological challenges that range from the jagged, high-altitude granite of the Alps to the exposed, unique rock formations of the Dolomites and the boggy, technical ascents of Scandinavia. The European calendar offers unmatched diversity, demanding that athletes master not only massive vertical gains but also extreme shifts in terrain, temperature, and atmospheric pressure. From the dry thin air of Southern alpine passes to the coastal humidity of the Atlantic fjords, every race is a unique historical and physical test.
The Triple Threat: Alps, Dolomites, and Nordic Fjords
The continent is home to legendary races that define global mountain running, including those circling Mont Blanc, traversing the iconic pale mountains of Italy, and climbing directly from sea level in Norway. This diversity means a runner must adapt their strategy continuously—managing altitude sickness in the Pyrenees one month and navigating slippery, exposed rock in the Tatras or Scottish fells the next. The collective atmosphere of these events is one of deep tradition, rooted in centuries of alpine exploration and local mountaineering.
Whether you are pursuing a vertical kilometer time trial in Switzerland or taking on an ultra-marathon over the ancient volcanic routes of the Canary Islands, European mountain running promises prestige, unparalleled competition, and a stunning tour of the most magnificent—and demanding—natural cathedrals on the planet. It’s a challenge where your gear needs to handle everything from glaciers to mud, often on the same day.
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Mountain Runs 2026 in Europe: Top-Events
Innsbruck Alpine Trailrun Festival
 | 01.05.2026 ✔ |
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 | Innsbruck |
 | 110 km / 85 km / 65 km / 42 km / 35 km / 25 km / 15 km / 7 km |
Transvulcania
| 09.05.2026 ✔ |
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| Fuencaliente |
| 74,33 km (4.350 Hm) / 45 km (1.884 Hm) / 24,28 km (2.097 Hm) / 7,6 km (1.203 Hm) |
Mont Blanc Marathon (Marathon du Mont-Blanc)
| 26.06.2026 ✔ |
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| Chamonix |
| 90 km (6.220 Hm) / 42 km (2.780 Hm) / 23 km (1.665 Hm) / 17 km (1.315 Hm) / 10 km (325 Hm) / 3,8 km (1.000 Hm) / 3 km - 0,8 km Kindercross |
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
| 04.07.2026 ✔ |
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| Sankt Niklaus |
| 45,595 km (2.458 Hm) / 42,195 km (1.944 Hm) / 21,9 km (1.850 Hm) / 21,1 km (1.336 Hm) |
Matterhorn Ultraks
| 22.08.2026 ✔ |
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| Zermatt |
| 49 km (3.600 Hm) / 32 km (2.000 Hm) / 26 km (3.066 Hm) 19 km (1.150 Hm) / 4,9 km (691 Hm) |
Hochkönigkrone
| 02.10.2026 ✔ |
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| Maria Alm |
| 82,4 km / 49,9 km / 34,9 km / 29,2 km / 22,77 km / 8,75 km / 4,7 km / Kinder: 1,5 km / 1 km / 0,5 km |
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