Sierre-Zinal 2027

Sierre-Zinal 2027 takes place in Sierre → Zinal, Valais, Switzerland: August 7, 2027. Add it to your calendar from the top of this page so you don’t miss it.

Sierre-Zinal takes place in Sierre → Zinal, Valais, Switzerland. There are 8 other trail races within 250 km, shown on the map, if you want to combine them in one trip.

Sierre-Zinal has one distance: the 31K.

Yes: Sierre-Zinal is part of Golden Trail Series.

For the 31K, plan around 12 weeks of specific training if you already run regularly. Build up long runs with climbing and add two short strength sessions a week.

It is a technical mountain race: expect rocky trails and steep descents, so train on similar terrain.

For its technical terrain, choose shoes with deep lugs and good protection. Good options: NNormal Kjerag 2, Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2, and Adidas Terrex Agravic TT. You will find them, and the rest of the gear, in “How to prepare” below.

Registration is on the official website (sierre-zinal.com). Popular races sell out, so check the dates early, and mark it as “I want to register” at the top of this page to keep it in your races.

Look for accommodation in or near Sierre → Zinal. The accommodation map on this page shows hotels and apartments around the race, with prices for your dates.