Elite invitations
Every year, Sierre-Zinal attracts the best runners in the world in the discipline. The race invites about a hundred runners per edition.
If you are not guaranteed an invitation to the Race of the Five 4000s, don’t miss the registration, which will open on April 2, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00.
Official registrations – 53rd edition
The different forms of invitations
|
Transport bonus |
Accommodation
4 nights in Zinal |
Bib | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Invitation "La totale" |
Eventually |
All included |
Free |
|
Invitation "Sous conditions" |
Eventually |
Payment under conditions* |
Free |
|
Invitation "Dossard" |
Eventually |
No |
Free / Paying** |
- *Under conditions : 5 nights in Zinal offered under conditions (payment of CHF 90.00 per night all included at your arrival in Zinal). Refund conditions if the athlete runs under 2h50 for Men and under 3h20 for Women
- **Paying bib : the registration costs CHF 110.00
Elite Invitation
The elements that count towards an Elite invitation condition :
- Run potentially under 2h50 for Men and under 3h20 for Women.
- Have references in mountain / trail running
- Have references on track (5k, 10k, half and marathon)
Other invitation criteria
Sierre-Zinal relies on :
- The recognized athletes
- The talents of the future
- The multidisciplinarity
- The multi-ethnicity
- The loyalty
Sierre-Zinal is committed to clean sport and the health of athletes. That is why, in addition to the standard Swiss Anti-Doping Controls (WADA). By accepting this invitation, the athlete agrees to provide all the information that may be requested by the people in charge of the program and to submit to possible tests.
If you do not meet any of these criteria, please do not fill out the form below.
Elite application form – Temporarily unavailable
To ensure the smooth running of registrations, the Elite invitation request form is temporarily disabled. It will be available again from Friday, April 9.