Napf-Marathon

Trail Running and Nordic Walking covering 20 km to 42 km with up to 1,542 m D+ in Trubschachen (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

Location

Trubschachen, Canton of Bern, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.9223° N, 7.8452° E)

Date & StatusOctober 10, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +1,542 m

Napf-Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Trubschachen, Canton of Bern, CH focused on Trail Running and Nordic Walking. Key features include Relay, Mountain, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 42 km (Duo) (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 42 km (Relay) (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 20.3 km (20.3 km, +1,100 m D+), and Nordic Walking 20 km (20 km, +1,100 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (napf-marathon.ch).

Official website

Napf-Marathon in Trubschachen (Work: "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August" · Photo: **Ximonic (Simo Räsänen)** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Relay Mountain Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (5)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Trail 42 km	Trail Running	42 km	+1,542 m	566 m - 1,214 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 42 km (Duo)	Trail Running	42 km	+1,542 m	569 m - 1,217 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 42 km (Relay)	Trail Running	42 km	+1,542 m	572 m - 1,220 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 20.3 km	Trail Running	20.3 km	+1,100 m	575 m - 1,037 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Nordic Walking 20 km	Nordic Walking	20 km	+1,100 m	578 m - 1,040 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42 km

Elevation gain

+1,542 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,542 m D-

Altitude range

566 m - 1,214 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.3 % / 13.1 %

Course format

Loop course

42 km+1,542 m D+Peak 1,214 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 566 m to 1,214 m above sea level (+1,542 m D+, -1,542 m D-)

Peak: 1,214 m·at 15 km·Ø 7.3 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Napf-Marathon take place?

Napf-Marathon takes place in Trubschachen, Canton of Bern, CH (start area at coordinates 46.9223° N, 7.8452° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for October 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Napf-Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Trail 42 km (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 42 km (Duo) (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 42 km (Relay) (42 km, +1,542 m D+), Trail 20.3 km (20.3 km, +1,100 m D+), and Nordic Walking 20 km (20 km, +1,100 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Nordic Walking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Napf-Marathon?

The main competition (Trail 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,542 m of elevation gain and -1,542 m of elevation loss, ranging between 566 m and 1,214 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 Napf-Marathon?

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