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SOLA Relay Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
May 22, 2027Date confirmed
114 km
City RunRelay+3
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Ultra-Trails in Switzerland
18 verified events with 111 individual races (9 confirmed dates) in Switzerland complete with route maps and elevation profiles.
Events189 confirmed dates
Competitions111Races & courses
Distances0.5 - 643 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+43,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB
Grindelwald, Switzerland
July 14, 2027 to July 18, 2027Date confirmed
250 km101 km51 km35 km+2
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Engadin Ultra Trail
Samedan, Switzerland
July 16, 2027 to July 17, 2027Date confirmed
102.9 km53.6 km22.7 km16 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
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Davos X-Trails
Davos, Switzerland
July 23, 2027 to July 24, 2027Date confirmed
86 km42.9 km23 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+2
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Swiss Irontrail
Savognin, Switzerland
August 14, 2027 to August 15, 2027Date confirmed
102.4 km53 km49 km20 km
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+3
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Wildstrubel by UTMB
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
September 9, 2027 to September 12, 2027Date confirmed
113 km72 km55 km42 km+2
Lakes & PondsMountain+5
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Swiss Canyon Trail
Val-de-Travers, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
115 km82.7 km52.8 km31.6 km+6
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
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Les Courses du Mont-Terrible
Porrentruy, Switzerland
Date to be announcedDate TBA
106 km70 km50 km36 km+4
Nature & Off-RoadMountain+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2027 | SOLA Relay Zurich | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Trail Running | 114 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2027 - Jul 18, 2027 | Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB | Grindelwald, Canton of Bern, CH | Trail Running | 250 km101 km51 km35 km |
| Jul 16, 2027 - Jul 17, 2027 | Engadin Ultra Trail | Samedan, Canton of Grisons, CH | Trail Running | 102.9 km53.6 km22.7 km16 km |
| Jul 23, 2027 - Jul 24, 2027 | Davos X-Trails | Davos, Canton of Grisons, CH | Trail Running | 86 km42.9 km23 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2027 - Aug 15, 2027 | Swiss Irontrail | Savognin, Canton of Grisons, CH | Trail Running | 102.4 km53 km49 km20 km |
September 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2027 - Sep 12, 2027 | Wildstrubel by UTMB | Crans-Montana, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 113 km72 km55 km42 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Swiss Canyon Trail | Val-de-Travers, Canton of Neuchâtel, CH | Other DisciplinesTrail Running | 115 km82.7 km52.8 km31.6 km |
| Date to be announced | Les Courses du Mont-Terrible | Porrentruy, Canton of Jura, CH | Trail RunningRoad Running | 106 km70 km50 km36 km |
| Date to be announced | SwissPeaks Trail | Port-Valais, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 643 km397 km168 km101 km |
| Date to be announced | Humani'Trail | Ormont-Dessus, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 100 km42 km27 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Montreux Trail Festival | Montreux, Canton of Vaud, CH | Trail Running | 400 km102 km66 km30 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra Tour Monte Rosa | Grächen, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 171 km170 km107 km63 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency. Off-road running on singletrack, forest paths, and alpine ridges, spanning short discovery trails to high-mountain ultra-trails. In this Ultra-Trails in Switzerland directory, RunningCompass curates 18 events comprising 111 individual races, including 9 events with confirmed upcoming dates.
Courses span distances ranging from 0.5 km to 643 km and elevation gains up to +43,800 m. Key host locations include Zurich, Grindelwald, Samedan, Davos. Notable events in this selection include SOLA Relay Zurich, Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB, Engadin Ultra Trail.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many events and races are listed under Ultra-Trails in Switzerland?
This overview currently includes 18 verified events featuring 111 individual races. Of these, 9 events have confirmed upcoming dates on the calendar, while 9 events await next edition date confirmation from the organizer.
What race distances and elevation profiles are included in Ultra-Trails in Switzerland?
Races in this selection span distances of 0.5 km to 643 km. The most demanding courses reach up to +43,800 m of positive elevation gain. Featured disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, Other Disciplines.
Which host cities and flagship events stand out in Ultra-Trails in Switzerland?
Top host locations include Zurich, Grindelwald, Samedan, Davos, Savognin. Representative events in the catalog include SOLA Relay Zurich, Eiger Ultra-Trail by UTMB, Engadin Ultra Trail, Davos X-Trails. Ultra-trails span from 50 km to over 160 km across mountain ranges and natural parks, requiring mandatory gear, night running skills, and self-sufficiency.
How can I inspect route maps, elevation charts, and date filters for Ultra-Trails in Switzerland?
Every event profile provides an interactive route map, a detailed elevation chart across all 111 races, and a GPX track download. You can also switch directly to the interactive map explorer to filter by date range and distance.