Mountain Races

Mountain races worth considering. If you know of others, let us know.

France

Trail des Cerces 68km, Serre Chevalier: +2700m / -2450m. http://www.trailserrechevalier.com/trail_cerces/index.htm
Chemin du Roy 28km, Serre Chevalier: +800m / -800m. http://www.trailserrechevalier.com/trail_cerces/index.htm
Ultra Trail Mont Blanc: western Europe's highest mountain, say no more! http://www.ultratrailmb.com/accueil.php

West Highland Way race (95 miles). http://www.westhighlandwayrace.org
Ben Nevis race 14km: +/-1360m, you can only enter if you have evidence of having completed 3 "A" races already. http://www.bennevisrace.co.uk

Subida Veleta, 50km: +2840m / -50m, the highest road in Europe, and Spain's second-highest mountain. All on-road, but it does go all the way to the top of the mountain at 3470m. http://www.subidaveleta.com

Davos Alpine Marathon: +1890m / -1710m, always popular with Serpies. http://www.alpine-davos.ch/cms/overview.phtml
Jungfrau Marathon: +1829m / -305m, most popular Swiss mountain marathon, usually sells out early. http://www.jungfrau-marathon.ch
Graubünden-Marathon: +2682m / -402m, considered Europe's toughest marathon. http://www.graubuenden-marathon.ch
Zermatt-Marathon: +1944m / -444m. http://www.zermattmarathon.ch
Liechtenstein-Marathon: +1800m / -650m. http://www.lgt-alpin-marathon.li
Inferno Schilthorn: probably the toughest half marathon with 2175m ascent, finish is at 2970m. http://www.inferno.ch
Sierre-Zinal: 31km with about 2000m ascent and some descent. http://www.sierre-zinal.com
Matterhorn Ultrak: 14,35 km going from 1605m to 2580m. http://www.ultraks.com/en/
Aletsch Half: 1050m ascent going up to 2700m. http://www.aletsch-halbmarathon.ch

Pikes Peak Marathon, Colorado Springs: +2382m / -2382m. It's very hard to break 5 hours total time although some have done it. Gruelling because of temperature extremes, protruding rocks, and the frequent loss of all toenails. http://www.pikespeakmarathon.org/index.htm