Sierre-Zinal

About the Event

Challenge the legendary "Race of the Five 4000m Peaks" at Sierre-Zinal on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This iconic 31km mountain run carves a breathtaking path through the Valais Alps, tackling 2200m of ascent against a stunning backdrop of high-altitude giants. As a celebrated highlight of the Golden Trail World Series, it attracts a global elite while welcoming passionate amateurs to its unique and demanding course. The Sierre-Zinal is more than a race; it's a historic pilgrimage for mountain runners, offering an unforgettable test of endurance amidst some of the world's most dramatic and inspiring landscapes.

Races Offered

Aug 08, 2026

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Distance — 31K

terrain

Type — —

timer

34 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Sierre.

thermostat Temperature

15.8° / 28.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.6° / 28.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

3.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

68.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:30

nightlight Sunset

20:36

About Sierre

Learn more about the host city, Sierre.

Sierre is a city in Central Valais. While the city is in the French part of Valais, there is a large German-speaking population and you will encounter many people being fluent in both languages. Sierre has a rich cultural heritage but is also known for its wine.