Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB
· starts 11:00 PM (Fri)
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is a trail race of 63 miles (101 km) in Grindelwald, Switzerland. The next edition is on Saturday, July 17, 2027, starting at 11:00 PM (Fri). The race gives its climbing as 20,997 ft (6,400 m); measured from its course file, it's 21,634 ft (6,594 m). It starts at 3,394 ft (1,034 m) above sea level. Its high point is 8,767 ft (2,672 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on September 22, 2025. The field is about 800 runners.
There are 8 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Switzerland. Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB climbs about 335 ft a mile (63 m per km), steeper than 90% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB
When is Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027?
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 2027 is on Saturday, July 17, 2027, starting at 11:00 PM (Fri) local time.
Where is Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is held in Grindelwald, Switzerland.
How long is Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is 63 miles (101 km); its course file measures 62 miles.
How much elevation gain does Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB have?
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB has 20,997 ft (6,400 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Entry to Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is by lottery. Registration opened on September 22, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Around Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 70°F (21°C) and the low about 54°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB?
Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB climbs about 335 ft a mile (63 m per km), steeper than 90% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Switzerland?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Switzerland include Lake Zuri Endurance Run (April 3, 2027), Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB - X-Traversee (July 10, 2027) and Davos X-Trails (July 23, 2027).
Other races in Switzerland
- Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB - X-Traversee 77K · Jul 10, 2027
- Davos X-Trails 68K · Jul 23, 2027
- Montreux Trail Festival (Crossing Switzerland) 102K · Jul 24, 2027
- Swiss Alps 100K · Aug 6, 2027
- SwissPeaks 100K · Sep 2027, TBD
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