SwissPeaks
· starts 4:00 AM
Champéry, Switzerland
SwissPeaks is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Champéry, Switzerland. The next edition is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 19,685 ft (6,000 m); measured from its course file, it's 23,077 ft (7,034 m). It starts at 3,049 ft (929 m) above sea level. Its high point is 8,198 ft (2,499 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on November 9, 2025. The field is about 250 runners.
There are 8 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Switzerland. SwissPeaks climbs about 317 ft a mile (60 m per km), steeper than 85% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about SwissPeaks
When is SwissPeaks 2027?
SwissPeaks 2027 is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.
Where is SwissPeaks?
SwissPeaks is held in Champéry, Switzerland.
How long is SwissPeaks?
SwissPeaks is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 63 miles.
How much elevation gain does SwissPeaks have?
SwissPeaks has 19,685 ft (6,000 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is SwissPeaks a Western States qualifier?
Yes. SwissPeaks 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 SwissPeaks?
SwissPeaks has open registration. Registration opened on November 9, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at SwissPeaks?
Around SwissPeaks's date, the day's high is typically about 70°F (21°C) and the low about 51°F (11°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the SwissPeaks elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has SwissPeaks'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 SwissPeaks?
SwissPeaks climbs about 317 ft a mile (60 m per km), steeper than 85% 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
- Davos X-Trails 68K · Jul 23, 2027
- Montreux Trail Festival (Crossing Switzerland) 102K · Jul 24, 2027
- Swiss Alps 100K · Aug 6, 2027
- Wildstrubel by UTMB - Wild 70 Kandersteg 72K · Sep 2027, TBD
- Wildstrubel by UTMB 110K · Sep 2027, TBD
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