Mountain races go far beyond the stopwatch. They are endurance, uneven ground, elevation gain, technique, and nature at its rawest. An effort measured in every stride, but also in every decision, every descent, every climb that seems endless.

Those who run in the mountains know that no two routes are the same, and no two landscapes ever feel alike. Each race is a physical challenge, but also a way to connect with the environment and with oneself.

This section brings together images from different mountain races: their trails, summits, mist, rocks, fast sections, and exhausted expressions. Competitions held in natural settings that invite you to look beyond the finish line.