WHY THIS CHORE
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A genuine legend of mountain running — five 4,000m peaks visible along a single 31km climb, drawing the sport's best every year without fail.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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The Unofficial World Championship
Since 1974, Sierre-Zinal has built a reputation as mountain running's most prestigious single race — not a world championship in name, but treated as one by the athletes who chase it every August.
Five Peaks, One Climb
The 31km route climbs from Sierre to Zinal through the Val d'Anniviers, reaching nearly 2,400m with five separate 4,000m Alpine summits visible along the way — a genuinely rare concentration of high-mountain scenery in a single race.
Daily Chore Take
This is the race serious mountain runners build a whole season around — the entry lottery reflects how many people feel the same way, so apply early and don't expect a same-year spot on a first attempt.
WHO IT'S FOR
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- DIFFICULTY
- Advanced
- BEGINNER FIT
- 2/5
DAILY CHORE TAKE
OUR TAKE, OUT OF 10.
THESE ARE OUR OWN EDITORIAL ASSESSMENTS, NOT OFFICIAL RATINGS.
