Swiss Alps
· starts 6:00 AM
Fiesch, Switzerland
Swiss Alps is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Fiesch, Switzerland. The next edition is on Friday, August 6, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 20,067 ft (6,116 m). It starts at 3,483 ft (1,062 m) above sea level. Its high point is 8,174 ft (2,491 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on September 1, 2025. The field is about 350 runners.
There are 8 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Switzerland. Swiss Alps climbs about 323 ft a mile (61 m per km), steeper than 90% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Swiss Alps
When is Swiss Alps 2027?
Swiss Alps 2027 is on Friday, August 6, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM local time.
Where is Swiss Alps?
Swiss Alps is held in Fiesch, Switzerland.
How long is Swiss Alps?
Swiss Alps is 62 miles (100 km).
How much elevation gain does Swiss Alps have?
Swiss Alps has 20,067 ft (6,116 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Swiss Alps a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Swiss Alps 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 Swiss Alps?
Swiss Alps has open registration. Registration opened on September 1, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Swiss Alps?
Around Swiss Alps's date, the day's high is typically about 74°F (23°C) and the low about 50°F (10°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Swiss Alps have?
Swiss Alps's course has 10 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Swiss Alps elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Swiss Alps'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 Swiss Alps?
Swiss Alps climbs about 323 ft a mile (61 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 Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB (July 17, 2027).
Other races in Switzerland
- Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB - X-Traversee 77K · Jul 10, 2027
- Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB 101K · Jul 17, 2027
- Davos X-Trails 68K · Jul 23, 2027
- Montreux Trail Festival (Crossing Switzerland) 102K · Jul 24, 2027
- SwissPeaks 100K · Sep 2027, TBD
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