Known as the race of the five 4,000s, – in reference to the majestic 4,000-metre-high summits that overlook the race – it is a landmark in the trail running world. With the stunning scenery and the warm and genial atmosphere, Sierre-Zinal has been hailed the “New York Marathon” of mountain races. She’s won the 70km Vietnam Trail Marathon, the 100km Vietnam Mountain Marathon, the 54km Doi Inthanon by UTMB, the 75km Mt. She is the defending champion of the Golden Trail Series 2022 and holds her national full marathon record (2:22.51). The men's race will be tight, pitting Kenyan world mountain champion Patrick Kipngeno against the formidable Eritrean Petro Mamu and Rémi Bonnet of the hosts.