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Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 1.5 km to 42.2 km with up to 95 m D+ in Martigny (Canton of Valais, Switzerland)

LocationMartigny, Canton of Valais, SwitzerlandShow on map(46.1050° N, 7.0755° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +95 m

Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS is an endurance sporting event in Martigny, Canton of Valais, CH focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of Challenge de la Convivialité. Key features include Festive, Forest, Kids & Youth Races, Mountain.

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +95 m D+), Marathon - Ekiden (42.2 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +55 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +35 m D+), 10 km Walk (10 km, +35 m D+), and The Trott'With Fools (5 km, +15 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathonvalais.ch).

Official website
Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS in Martigny (Work: "Dublin Marathon - October 2011", Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Dublin Marathon - October 2011" · Photo: William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

FestiveForestKids & Youth RacesMountainNature & Off-RoadNight RunRelayCharity RunMulti-DayCostume RunGastronomic RunAdaptive & ParasportsEkiden Relay

Races & distances (10)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+95 m458 m - 481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon - EkidenRoad Running42.2 km+95 m458 m - 481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+55 m458 m - 481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+35 m462 m - 492 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10 km WalkWalking & Hiking10 km+35 m462 m - 490 mLoop courseRoute & profile
The Trott'With FoolsRoad Running5 km+15 m467 m - 478 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 km CorporateRoad Running5 km+15 m470 m - 474 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Minirathon (9-11 ans)Road Running2 km+9 m473 m - 477 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Semi-Minirathon (6-8 ans)Road Running1.5 km+7 m476 m - 480 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
FamilyrathonRoad Running1.5 km+7 m479 m - 483 mMulti-lap courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+95 m D+
Elevation loss
-95 m D-
Altitude range
458 m - 481 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.5 % / 3 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+95 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS46.0982° N, 7.0776° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 458 m to 481 m above sea level (+95 m D+, -95 m D-)

Peak: 481 m·at 37.6 km·Ø 0.5 %
458 m466 m473 m481 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km481 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS take place?

Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS takes place in Martigny, Canton of Valais, CH (start area at coordinates 46.105° N, 7.0755° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS?

The race program comprises 10 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +95 m D+), Marathon - Ekiden (42.2 km, +95 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +55 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +35 m D+), 10 km Walk (10 km, +35 m D+), and The Trott'With Fools (5 km, +15 m D+) (10 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +95 m of elevation gain and -95 m of elevation loss, ranging between 458 m and 481 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 Marathon of the Valais Region BCVS?

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