



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.
JUNE


Besseggløpet, NO | June 18th, 2022
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.
JULY


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


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.
SEPTEMBER


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
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.
OCTOBER
Psotkov Memorial, Slovakia | 15 October 2022
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.
Mountain Running
Mountain Running