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Swiss Alps 100 50KM

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  1. 2026 Edition

An alpine loop above Europe's largest glacier with two suspension bridges

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August 08, 2026
Saturday 6:00am GMT+2 start
Fiesch, VS
Switzerland
51.6 km
Loop Course
3,210 m
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Very Challenging
Experienced ultrarunners
Fills Up Fast
High demand — register as soon as possible
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2017
Established
446
Field Size

What Makes It Great

A 51-kilometer alpine loop starting Saturday morning from Fiesch with 3,210 meters of elevation gain. Runners wind through remote mountain villages, cross the exhilarating Aspi-Titter suspension bridge above the Massa Gorge, and trace ridgelines above the Aletsch Glacier with six fully stocked aid stations. A 15-hour cutoff accommodates both competitive runners and determined adventurers willing to embrace the alpine challenge.

Difficulty

Advanced
7/10

Experienced ultrarunners

Technical Terrain
Steep Climbing
High Altitude
Variable Weather
Exposed Ridgeline

Finish Awards

Finisher Medal
7cm (2.7-inch) custom finisher medal

Swiss Alps 100 50KM

Fiesch, VS, SwitzerlandAugust 08, 2026

August 08, 2026
Course map for Swiss Alps 100 50KM
DistDistance51.6 km
GainElevation Gain3,210 m
LimitCutoff15 h
Steep ClimbingHigh AltitudeVariable WeatherExposed Ridgeline

Entry Timeline

Race DayAugust 08, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
51.6 km
Distance
Loop
Route
15h
Cutoff Time
1,657 m
Average Elevation
3,210 m
Total Ascent
3,210 m
Total Descent
2,498 m
High Point
1,045 m
Low Point
Course map
Launch Course Explorer

Aid Stations

LocationkmElevation
Start Fiesch
Start
0.01,067 m
Kühboden
Aid Station
7.02,211 m
Gletscherstube
Aid Station
15.62,362 m
Bellwald
Aid Station
24.11,571 m
Blitzingen
Aid Station
29.01,255 m
Chäserstatt
Aid Station
36.91,764 m
Mühlebach
Aid Station
43.71,201 m
Finish Fiesch
Finish
51.61,067 m

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Dogs Allowed
No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

  • Crews can access Kühboden, Bellwald, Blitzingen, Chäserstatt, and Mühlebach aid stations. Crews are strictly limited to designated crew-access stations only.
Weather
High Altitude

Portions above 2,000m including Kühboden and Gletscherstube sections

Rapid Weather Changes

Rapid weather changes possible; afternoon thunderstorms in August

Gear Rules

Trekking poles allowed

Required Gear

  • Backpack or Waist Bag
  • Mobile Phone (Must be switched on at all times)
  • Emergency Insulation Blanket
  • Whistle
  • Elasticated Emergency Bandage
  • All-Weather Jacket (Gore-Tex or similar, waterproof and breathable)
  • Long Running Tights, Trousers, or Leg Warmers
  • Gloves
  • Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

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Register•August 08, 2026