Organization

Also called the “Race of the Five 4000m Peaks”, Sierre-Zinal heads along a daunting 31 km mountain trail involving a 2200 meter elevation gain and a 1100 meter vertical drop in the heart of the Valais Alps. The ingredients that lead to Sierre-Zinal’s enduring success are the stunning scenery, the warm and genial atmosphere, and the overall superb organization of the event. It stands out among the world’s most famous mountain races for good reason!

The Teams Behind Sierre-Zinal

Race Direction

Director: Vincent Theytaz
Deputy Director: Valentin Genoud
Sponsorship: Sylvie Melly
Guest Runners: Lucien Epiney
Start Blocks: Jean-Yves Delacombaz
Media: Carla Zufferey

Support Services

Association Delegate: Gaby Vianin
Administration & Finance: Sophie Varonier
Safety Officer: Manu Zufferey
Legal Affairs: Lucas Nanchen
Translation: Sandra Beck, Adriana Claude, Maria Epiney, Lieve Buntinx, Alexandra Jodidio
Website Translation: Evelyne & Isabelle Pinard (EN), Ursi Salamin (DE)
Press Office: Benoist Germann
Accommodations in Sierre: Nicolas Ballestraz
Website: Boomerang
Graphic Design: K’RLA COMMUNICATION
Photography: Patrick Zufferey
Animation & Mascot: Yves & Jérôme Crettaz
Prize Giving: Anne-Sophie Theytaz
Visual Setup: Maël Bürgi & Arnaud Robyr
Sustainability: Nathalie Epiney
L’Hivernale: Sabine Abbé Savioz, Jean-Marc Savioz & Claude Melly
Volunteer Race: Jérôme Salamin

Start/Route Services

Bib Distribution: Roland Beney
Start: Nicolas Bonvin, Jean-François Mardiné
Radio Coordination: Guillaume Ebener
Junior Race: Sindy Cartiaux
Five Obstacles Race: Nicolas Pralong
Sound System: Sonoval
Traffic Control: Sierre Municipal Police, Valais Cantonal Police
Trail Maintenance: Sierre Roads Department, Anniviers Municipality, René Baumann
Marking: Yolande Moos with the Sierre Committee
Aid Stations: Alain & Antoine Emery
Race Medical Officer: Manu Zufferey
Massages: Olivia Debatty, Tanguy Zufferey, Emilie Constantin & Romy Savioz
Course Safety: Vincent Berthod, Manu Zufferey
Sweepers: Jean-Daniel Délèze & Gilles Favre
Tail Runners: Remo Carissoni & Xavier Bignens

Finish Line Services

General Coordination: Patrice Morisod
Infrastructure: Jean-Christophe Genoud
Diplomas: Stéphane Zurwerra
Timing: Gil Bonnet, Datasport
Results: Datasport
Speakers in Zinal: Jérôme & Yves Crettaz
Guest Runners’ Meals: RMGZ
Showers & Bags: René Baumann
Finish Line Welcome: Fanny Ebenegger & Amandine Zufferey

Sierre-Zinal Association Board

President: Jean-Claude Pont
Vice-President: Gabriel Vianin
Members: Christian Melly, Myriam Bonnard, Sabrina Christinet, Didier De Courten

Zinal Festivities

Concerts: Nathan Melly
Catering: Philippe Burgener, Patrick Bérod
Meals: Saveurs des Alpes
Reception Wine: Anniviers Municipality & Ayer Bourgeoisie
Parking: Etienne Crettaz
Merchandise: Ophélie Basili
Relaxation Area: Leslie Theytaz & Lise Gaudin

Aid Station Leaders

Beauregard (Poste 1): Bastien Blanc
Ponchette (Poste 2): Yannick Ruppen, Christian Affolter
Chandolin (Poste 3): Helen Calle-lin
Tignousa (Poste 4): Sandy Robatel
Hotel Weisshorn (Poste 5): Nicolas Misson
Nava (Poste 6): Alexandre Melly
Barneusa (Poste 7): Florent Germanier