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Aletsch Half-Marathon
Fieschertal, Switzerland
June 26, 2027 to June 27, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km
Culture & HistorySnow+3
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Running Calendar Races in Valais: Races, Trails & Competitions
35 verified events (26 confirmed dates) and 230 races in Races in Valais with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3526 confirmed dates
Competitions230Races & courses
Distances1 - 643 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+43,800 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Tiia Monto · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Zermatt, Switzerland
July 3, 2027Date confirmed
45.6 km42.2 km21.9 km21.1 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Valais Running
Sitten, Switzerland
July 31, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+1
Photo: Dve19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningGolden Trail World Series
Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s
Siders, Switzerland
August 7, 2027Date confirmed
31 km
MountainHigh Altitude+1
Photo: Tiia Monto · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningSkyrunner World Series
Matterhorn Ultraks
Zermatt, Switzerland
August 20, 2027 to August 22, 2027Date confirmed
49 km32 km26 km19 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Photo: Fukumoto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Cycling
The Tour of Stations
Verbier, Switzerland
August 27, 2027 to August 28, 2027Date confirmed
241 km186 km132 km77 km+1
MountainNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Wildstrubel by UTMB
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
September 9, 2027 to September 12, 2027Date confirmed
113 km72 km55 km42 km+2
Lakes & PondsMountain+5
Photo: Nature act · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
36er Trailrun
Ried-Brig, Switzerland
October 9, 2027 to October 10, 2027Date confirmed
8.3 km6.2 km2.3 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+4
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
June 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2027 - Jun 27, 2027 | Aletsch Half-Marathon | Fieschertal, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 21.1 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2027 | Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon | Zermatt, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail RunningRoad Running | 45.6 km42.2 km21.9 km21.1 km |
| Jul 31, 2027 | Valais Running | Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH | Road Running | 10 km5 km |
August 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2027 | Sierre Zinal the race of the five 4000s | Siders, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 31 km |
| Aug 20, 2027 - Aug 22, 2027 | Matterhorn Ultraks | Zermatt, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 49 km32 km26 km19 km |
| Aug 27, 2027 - Aug 28, 2027 | The Tour of Stations | Verbier, Canton of Valais, CH | Road Cycling | 241 km186 km132 km77 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 |
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2027 - Oct 10, 2027 | 36er Trailrun | Ried-Brig, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 8.3 km6.2 km2.3 km |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Les Défis des Chalets - Agaune Trail | Saint-Maurice VS, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 42 km24 km12.8 km8 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Valais Triathlon Festival | Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH | TriathlonOpen Water Swimming | 525 km154 km103 km51.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS | Martigny, Canton of Valais, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | SwissPeaks Trail | Port-Valais, Canton of Valais, CH | Trail Running | 643 km397 km168 km101 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Races in Valais (Switzerland, Valais) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 35 public events and 230 individual races, including 26 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Fieschertal, Zermatt, Sitten, and Siders. Notable events in the selection include Aletsch Half-Marathon, Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon, and Valais Running.
Race distances span from 1 km to 643 km, reaching up to +43,800 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Valais includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Valais?
RunningCompass currently lists 35 verified events with 230 individual races in Races in Valais. A total of 26 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Aletsch Half-Marathon, Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon, and Valais Running.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Valais?
Events in Races in Valais focus on Trail Running, Road Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 643 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Fieschertal, Zermatt, Sitten, and Siders.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Valais?
The most selective courses in Races in Valais climb up to +43,800 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Valais?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.