Road Running

Valais Running

Road Running covering 5 km to 10 km with up to 28 m D+ in Sion (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

LocationSitten, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.2331° N, 7.3606° E)
Date & StatusJuly 31, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +28 m

Valais Running is an endurance sporting event in Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Road Running. Key features include Nature & Off-Road, Forest, City Run.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +28 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +25 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 31, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (running.cyclosportive-valais.ch).

Official website
Valais Running in Sitten (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

Nature & Off-RoadForestCity Run

Races & distances (2)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+28 m489 m - 514 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+25 m489 m - 514 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+28 m D+
Elevation loss
-28 m D-
Altitude range
489 m - 514 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.6 % / 7.6 %
Course format
Loop course
10 km+28 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N2468FS46.2315° N, 7.3617° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 489 m to 514 m above sea level (+28 m D+, -28 m D-)

Peak: 514 m·at 0.2 km·Ø 0.6 %
489 m497 m506 m514 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km514 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Valais Running take place?

Valais Running takes place in Sitten, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.2331° N, 7.3606° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for July 31, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Valais Running?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 10 km (10 km, +28 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +25 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Valais Running?

The main competition (Road Running 10 km over 10 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +28 m of elevation gain and -28 m of elevation loss, ranging between 489 m and 514 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Valais Running?

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