2026 SKYRUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2026 Skyrunning World Championships featuring the VERTICAL, SKY and SKYULTRA disciplines will be held from 18-20th September 2026 in La Gomera, Spain (Canary Islands) at the Gomera Paradise Skyrunning.

World titles and 27 medals are at stake for Individuals and Official Teams, together with a Combined title based on the best results of the VERTICAL and SKY races.

September 18 – VERTICAL – 4.9km & 950m+

September 19 – SKYULTRA – 62km & 4,400m+

September 20 – SKY – 29km & 1,900m+

More info on the ISF website HERE and in the press release HERE.

How do I engage?

The application form for consideration to be selected to join the UK team will be live soon, so please check back here in the coming weeks.

For any queries, please email: team@skyrunninguk.com

Please be aware that the event is self funded and athletes must make their own travel arrangements. Runners (and family) must stay Thursday evening to Monday morning as a minimum. There will be a UK team manager at the event.

Please note, the senior team is run on a voluntary basis, so please be patient when awaiting any reply.