Kima Trophy

Val Masino, Sondrio, Italy – August 22, 2026

The Trofeo Kima is a landmark event for skyrunners, thanks to its 52 km of extremely technical terrain, winding its way over seven mountain passes for a total of 8,400 m of cumulative elevation gain. Moraines, snowfields, and exposed ridgelines characterize the entire course, which is equipped with fixed ropes in key sections to ensure runner safety.

The 2026 edition will be a stop of the Merrell Skyrunner® World Series and will take place on Saturday, with a possible backup race day on Sunday in case of adverse weather conditions.

Since 2008, the event has been held on a biennial basis. The 2022 edition was won by Scotland’s Finlay Wild in 6:05:54 (just narrowly missing Kilian Jornet’s course record of 6:09:19) and by American Hillary Gerardi, who set a new women’s record of 7:30:38

Kilian Jornet on his way to his fourth Kima victory. ©Roberto Moiola

The race promises as always to host the best field ever with some of the world’s top runners competing.

For safety reasons, entry is capped at 300 participants. Organiser Ilde Marchetti comments: “Just 300 lucky competitors can take part in this biennial race because, while the race philosophy, distance and course features embrace the skyrunning spirit, the severity of the terrain and the strict Italian law limit the number of runners to ensure a safe and well organised race everybody can enjoy.”

The race has taken on iconic status and is described by skyrunning star Kilian Jornet, four times winner here, as “the most spectacular race in the world.”

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