Introducing the events
Since the first extreme races in 1992, the first World Championship in 1998 and the introduction of the Skyrunner® World Series in 2004, skyrunning has grown to become a globally renowned sport governed by the International Skyrunning Federation since 2008. More recently, SkySnow and Masters World Championships have been introduced. The sport is practised in more than 65 nations and counts followers from 126 countries.
ISF Championships
2026
2026 Skyrunning World Championships
The 2026 Skyrunning World Championships featuring the VERTICAL, SKY and SKYULTRA disciplines will be held from 18-20 September, 2026 in La Gomera island, on Spain’s Canary Islands.
World titles and 27 medals are at stake for Individuals and Official Teams, together with a Combined Title based on the best results of the VERTICAL and SKY races.
