July 4, 2026 – Arêches, Savoie, France
The fourth Masters Skyrunning World Championships will take place in Arêches, France at the Skyrun du Grand Mont on July 4, 2026.
Four age categories will compete in the SKY discipline for the 27 medals at stake for individual and team titles.
July 4, 2026 – Skyrun du Grand Mont – SKY – 28 km long with 2,600m vertical climb
Age categories
The 2026 Masters Skyrunning World Championships categories are four:
- Over 40 (40 to 44 years): born from January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1986
- Over 45 (45 to 49 years): born from January 1, 1977 to December 31, 1981
- Over 50 (50 to 54 years): born from January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1976
- Over 55 (55 or more years): born before December 31, 1971
Regulations
- The 2026 Masters Skyrunning World Championships are open.
- Only athletes selected by the respective Member are counted for the Team ranking.
- Every National Member can present up to 6 athletes per age category, with maximum four athletes of the same gender. Possible maximum distributions are: 4M+2W or 3M+3W or 2M+4W.
- Organisers must offer a minimum of two free entries for every official country represented.
Details
- The fourth edition of the Masters Skyrunning World Championships will be held in France, on July 4, 2026 in Arêches, Savoie.
- National teams must communicate their official participation and the number of athletes divided by category by May 4, 2026.
- National teams must communicate the names of the athletes by June 4, 2026.
- The SKY race will be held on Saturday, July 4. The race will have a mass start.
- Medals (gold, silver and bronze) will be awarded to the top three women and men of each age category in each race.
- The Team Ranking is based on the individual points accrued by the top three athletes – at least one per gender – in each age category.
- Other information regarding opening and closing ceremonies, doping controls, pasta parties and all the other activities will be communicated at a later date.
For info and team participation: mregis@skyrunning.com by June 4, 2026.
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