Race Calendar 2022

From Cumbria to Colorado, we’re taking part in some of the most challenging sky races around. Check out what we’ve got lined up in 2022. 

Snowdon Sky Race, UK | 8th May 2022

Early bird entry open. General entry available from 31st Jan

40km run with 3150m elevation

The UK's most spectacular Skyrunning race route: 40km & 3150m+ taking in the iconic Tryfan North Ridge and Crib Goch Grade 1 scrambles, as well as a plethora of technical trails and singletrack! If you like your trail running on the technical side, then you're going to LOVE this race!

Rab Skiddaw Vertical Race, UK | 20th May 2022

Early bird entry open. General entry available from 31st Jan

8.8km Run with 997m of Elevation

Aim for the skies on this exciting race to the summit of Skiddaw, 3rd tallest mountain in England.

Starting at the iconic Moot Hall home of the Bob Graham Round take it easy as you wind your way through the Keswick streets to the bottom of the climb, then take it up a notch (or maybe two) as you take on the vertical sprint to the summit.

The race will be live streamed with a screen into Market Square from both Little Man summit and Skiddaw summit where runners will be greeted by a razzmatazz finish!

Scafell Sky Race, UK | 4th June 2022

Entries Close 15th May

40km with 2800m ascent

40km of mountain terrain and 2800m ascent: Scafell Sky Race is played out on technical, single-track trails from start to finish. It’s a Lake District journey that will test the speed and endurance of experienced and aspiring mountain runners.

Scafell Sky Race was the UK National Team qualifying race for the Skyrunning World Championships 2018, based in Scotland at the Skyline Scotland events.

Besseggløpet, NO | June 18th, 2022

Entries Close 15th May

14km Vertical: 1000m

Run Norway’s national trail.

Besseggløpet follows the trail for Norway’s most famous hike, Besseggen - a steep and rocky ridgeline with breathtaking views of the Jotunheim mountains in every direction. The race starts after a short ferry ride across a lake to the mountain hut called Memurubu. The demanding trail takes you roughly 14km over rugged terrain before ending at Gjendesheim. There is a reason that over 60,000 people hike Besseggen every summer – and now an even better reason to run it.

Whiteface Sky Races, Wilmington, NY  | 2nd July 2022

Entries Close 25th June

3 miles - 3208 ft vertical

From its sharp and exposed form, to an entrance lined with the rings and flags of the world telling of its place in past and current Olympic activity, Whiteface is iconic. Whether you're keen on throwing down with some of the best mountain runners in the world, or whether you're just up for a beautiful weekend in the ADK's, the resort and the town of Wilmington will provide the pitch perfect venue for an amazing weekend of hard efforts, awesome experiences, and the wonderful community which defines the best of trail running. Red Newt Racing, Whiteface Mountain, and the town of Wilmington are stoked to have you.

Lakes Sky Ultra, UK | 9th July 2022

Entries Close 25th June

55km+ with 4500m+ ascent

If you’re looking for a serious challenge, this is it. 

Inspired by the great ultra-distance sky races of Europe, Lakes Sky Ultra™ is one of the most technically demanding course-marked races the Lake District has ever seen. Entries are open to all skyrunners that will tackle this ultra-distance route, taking in Striding and Swirral Edge amongst other extremely technical terrain, demanding that the competitors have superb mountain skills. 

Pinnacle Ridge Extreme, UK | 10th July 2022

Entries Close 25th June

28km with 2700m Ascent 

If you're looking for some real excitement, some really technical ground and some really technical hands on rock experience during a race then look no further, we have it all in the Pinnacle Ridge Extreme race for 2019. This short, but exceedingly hard race packs a massive punch, weaving its way around the Helvellyn Massif taking in some of the best lines, best scrambles and best descents... What are you waiting for?

Cirque Series, Brighton, UT USA | 16 July 2022

Entries Close 16th July

6.7miles – 3015 ft vertical 

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Cirque Series, Alyeska, AK USA | 30 July 2022

Entries Close 30th July

6.2miles – 3890 ft vertical

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents.

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage.

Cirque Series, Snowbird, UT USA | 6 August 2022

Entries Close 6th August

8.7miles – 3566 ft vertical 

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Cirque Series, Alta, UT USA | 20 August 2022

Entries Close 20th August

7.1miles – 2545 ft vertical 

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Tromsø Mountain Challenge, Norway | August 26-28, 2022

No close date

Rab Ultra 50K and TMC Half-Ultra 25K. 

The mountains of Northern Norway offer some great contrasts: “Loafer”-terrain, mountains and fjords, steep hills and scree slopes, lush green mountains and a view! Take part in the Triple or choose a single race. Are you up for the challenge? 

Cirque Series, Grand Targhee, WY USA | 27 August 2022

Entries Close 27th August

7.1miles – 2212 ft vertical 

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Cirque Series, Arapahoe Basin, CO USA | 10 September 2022

Entries Close 10th September

7.4miles – 2010 ft vertical 

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Cirque Series, Engelberg, Switzerland | 24 September 2022

Entries Close ???

9.3 miles - 930 meters vertical

The Cirque Series is redefining what mountain running is all about. Starting from the base of a world-famous ski resort, you’ll rally up windswept ridges & glacial cirques to towering peaks, power down a quad-burning descent, break the tape into a festival of live music, food, drink, & vendor tents. 

Join this race for some serious elevation, but manageable mileage. 

Psotkov Memorial, Slovakia | 15 October 2022

Entries Close 10th September

Basic: 26 km – 1600m vertical

Extreme: 38km – 2500m vertical

The Psotkov Memorial race is taking place in memory of five Slovak climbers who lost their lives on Mount Everest in the 1980ies. The race is split in two categories: The BASIC route has 26 km and 1600 m elevation gain, the EXTREME route has 38 km with an elevation gain of 2500 m. 90% of the routes lead along marked hiking trails, 10% along grassy cross-country trails and slopes.