2026 YOUTH SKYRUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The tenth edition of the annual Youth Skyrunning World Championships will take place for the first time in Makarska, Croatia with the VERTICAL on May 8 and the SKY on May 10, 2026.
Four categories are included: Youth A (15-16), Youth B (17-18), Youth C (19-20) and U23 (21-23) will compete in the VERTICAL and SKY disciplines for the 75 medals at stake and individual and combined titles.
More info on the ISF website HERE and in the press release HERE.
This year there are 4 age categories:
Youth A (15-16 years): born from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011
Youth B (17-18 years): born from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009
Youth C (19-20 years): born from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007
U23 (21-22-23 years): born from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2005
How do I engage?
If you’d like to apply to be considered for selection for the team, please complete the application form HERE by midnight 31st January 2026.
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 youth team is run on a voluntary basis, so please be patient when awaiting any reply.