Course de l'Escalade

Road Running covering 4.8 km to 7.3 km with up to 155 m D+ in Geneva (Canton of Geneva, Switzerland)

Location

Geneva, Canton of Geneva, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.1985° N, 6.1445° E)

Date & StatusDecember 6, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +155 m

Course de l'Escalade is an endurance sporting event in Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH focused on Road Running. It is part of World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Lakes & Ponds, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 7.323 km (7.32 km, +155 m D+), and Road Running 4.815 km (4.82 km, +102 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (escalade.ch).

Official website

Course de l'Escalade in Genf (Work: "Course de l'Escalade 2018 (3)", Photo: Deniev Dagun, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Course de l'Escalade 2018 (3)" · Photo: **Deniev Dagun** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Lakes & Ponds Culture & History Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Road Running 7.323 km	Road Running	7.32 km	+155 m	374 m - 439 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 4.815 km	Road Running	4.82 km	+102 m	377 m - 420 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

7.32 km

Elevation gain

+155 m D+

Elevation loss

-155 m D-

Altitude range

374 m - 439 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

4.2 % / 7.6 %

Course format

Loop course

7.32 km+155 m D+Peak 439 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 374 m to 439 m above sea level (+155 m D+, -155 m D-)

Peak: 439 m·at 2.1 km·Ø 4.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Course de l'Escalade take place?

Course de l'Escalade takes place in Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH (start area at coordinates 46.1985° N, 6.1445° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 6, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Course de l'Escalade?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 7.323 km (7.32 km, +155 m D+), and Road Running 4.815 km (4.82 km, +102 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Course de l'Escalade?

The main competition (Road Running 7.323 km over 7.32 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +155 m of elevation gain and -155 m of elevation loss, ranging between 374 m and 439 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Course de l'Escalade?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (escalade.ch).