Selection race
Sierre-Zinal and Thyon–Dixence Welcome the World’s Elite
In 2026, a dozen partner races will offer their female and male winners a race bib for both Thyon–Dixence and Sierre-Zinal, along with a 10-day all-inclusive stay (travel included).
This program is open to athletes from the participating countries — and in some cases, from neighbouring nations as well.
Winners receive full travel support to take part in both events.
For full details and exact conditions, please contact the local organizer.
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La primera mujer y el primer hombre ganan el viaje de 10 dias (vuelo incluido) para participar a Thyon-Dixence y Sierre-Zinal. Para mayor detalles y condiciones, se puede contactar al organisador local.
|
Country |
Date |
Race |
Distance/Elevation gain |
Cut-off time |
Eligible athletes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESP |
07.12.2025 |
KSeries Canarias |
42 km |
Male 4:10 Female 5:00 |
Canarian |
|
COL |
15.02.2026 |
Cordillera Trail |
21 km
1500 D+
200 D- |
|
Latin American |
|
ARG |
09.04.2026 |
Patagonia Run |
42 km
D +/- 2500 |
|
Latin American |
|
ECU |
10.04.2026 |
Petzl Trail Plus |
20 km D +/- 2000 |
|
Latin American |
|
MAR |
18.04.2026 |
HAUT Marocco |
21 km D +/- 1000 |
|
Maghrebi |
|
CRC |
19.04.2026 |
La Cumbre Skyrace |
20 km D +/- 1400 |
|
Costa Rican |
|
URU |
26.04.2026 |
Desafio Campanero |
27 km D +/- 1500 |
|
Latin American |
|
PAN |
09.05.2025 |
Ultra Panama Trail Series |
27 km D +/- 1500 |
|
Latin American |
|
BRA |
30.05.2026 | Mons Trail Urubici | 50k +/-2000 |
Homme 4:15 Femme 5:15 |
Latinoamerica |
|
ALG |
05.06.2025 |
Trail Azro N'thor |
23 km D +/- 1340 |
|
Algerian and Tunisian |
|
RSA |
23.05.2026 | Cape Town Trail |
43 km D +/- 1900 |
RES LES ZIM SWZ NAM South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Namibia | |
|
VEN |
24.05.2026 |
Carrera de campeones |
26 km D +/- 1900 |
|
Venezuelan |
|
GRE |
27.06.2026 |
Olympus Marathon |
44 km D +/- 3350 |
Homme 4:40 Femme 5:40 |
Greeks and neighbouring countries |
|
BOL* |
12.07.2026 |
Vulcania Ultra Trail |
20 km |
|
Latin American |
* Les vainqueurs viendront en 2027
