Skyrunning

Skyrunning is a sport of mountain running above 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) where the minimum average incline is 6% over the total distance and at least 5% has an incline of 30% or more.^[1] The climbing difficulty does not exceed II grade UIAA.^[2] Poles, crampons, and hands may be used to aid progress. The governing body is the International Skyrunning Federation.

The sport comprises a number of different disciplines from the short, steep Vertical Kilometer to the more popular SkyRace and SkyMarathon.^[3] Ultra SkyMarathons are becoming increasingly popular as are short vertical SkySpeed races which include skyscraper racing.

^ Dwyer, Olivia (25 July 2019). "What in the World is Skyrunning?". Retrieved 28 June 2023.
^ "What Is Skyrunning? A Guide To Racing The Mountains". 23 August 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
^ Gastautor (6 February 2019). "What is skyrunning?". Alpinetrek. Retrieved 28 June 2023.

[1] Dwyer, Olivia (25 July 2019). "What in the World is Skyrunning?". Retrieved 28 June 2023.

[2] "What Is Skyrunning? A Guide To Racing The Mountains". 23 August 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2023.

[3] Gastautor (6 February 2019). "What is skyrunning?". Alpinetrek. Retrieved 28 June 2023.

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