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Welcome to the Swiss Alps 100—where adventure meets breathtaking beauty! Run through stunning, rugged trails, including the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier, thrilling suspension bridges, and a towering alpine dam.
Victory is more than crossing the finish line—it's pushing your limits. The overall male and female winners of the 50K, 100K, and 160K earn a COROS PACE 3 GPS Watch ($229), while second and third place receive a Fenix Limited HM65R-DT headlamp ($105). The last male and female finishers (DFL) in the Vertical, 50K, 100K, and 160K get Stephen Parker's book, There is No Finish.
Make this summer unforgettable—run the Swiss Alps 100 and experience the magic of the mountains!
The Swiss Alps 100 is one of only 5 races worldwide, which is a qualifier for WS100, HR100, and a preferred qualifier for BW135
The Swiss Alps 100 is a GREEN COMMITMENT event
Our event is taking us to spectacular, natural, remote, and fragile landscapes. This is a privilege and we are fully supporting to preserve these landscapes as best as possible. Climate change is placing us, our planet, and future generations at risk. We need to reduce the impact of our activity on the climate and to display climate leadership by engaging actively and collectively in striving to achieve climate neutrality. For these reasons, the Swiss Alps 100 is committed to achieve the goals of Leave no Trace, being Carbon Neutral, and Zero Waste.
What does it take to run the Swiss Alps 100 race?
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure in the breathtaking Oberwallis region of southern Switzerland, where every distance in the Swiss Alps 100 offers a thrilling test of endurance, grit, and awe-inspiring beauty. The Vertical race covers 6.4 miles with a staggering 6,000 feet of relentless ascent. The 50K challenges runners with 10,530 feet of rugged elevation gain, while the 100K pushes limits with 20,500 feet of pure alpine terrain. For those seeking the ultimate test, the 160K course demands perseverance across a grueling 33,300 feet of mountain climbs.
To fuel this incredible journey, fully stocked aid stations are available every 7 to 10 kilometers, ensuring runners are supported at every stage of their race. Finisher medals await those who conquer the Vertical, 50K, and 100K courses, while the elite 160K finishers can earn an exclusive sub-24-hour antique silver buckle or a sub-48-hour antique brass buckle. First-place and age-group champions receive special awards, and every participant takes home a commemorative race shirt as a symbol of their achievement. After crossing the finish line, runners can celebrate with a well-earned free post-race meal.
This is more than just a race—it’s an experience of endurance and breathtaking landscapes. Sign up, push your limits, and immerse yourself in the magic of the Swiss Alps!
The Swiss Alps 100 Gletschi 1KM Kids Run inspires kids aged 4-13 to swap screens for movement and experience the joy of running! Limited to 100 participants, it features three age categories: Mini (4-6), Rookies (7-9), and Youngsters (10-13), starting in waves. Gletschi will cheer them on at the start and finish! Each child gets a souvenir race bib, and results will be posted online. Finishers earn a medal, surprise gift, and free Hot Dog and a drink. Held within the Sport Resort, traffic is blocked for safety, and parents can run alongside!
Join us for the 3rd Fly-SwissAlps on August 10, 2024, at the Fiesch Flying Arena! Due to positive feedback, we're offering a more challenging experience for ambitious pilots alongside the revamped CHALLENGE category. Soar across the stunning Swiss Alps in this thrilling competition, a proud member of the X-Alps Academy Swiss Cup. With its rugged terrain and breathtaking views, the Fly-SwissAlps is the ultimate test of flying skills and endurance, where champions rise and unforgettable memories are made.
The Swiss Alps 100 Vertical challenges you with 6,000 feet of elevation gain, climbing from Fiesch to the stunning summit of Eggishorn (2,926m). At the top, enjoy a 360-degree view of the Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Eiger, and the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier. With a 4-hour cutoff and one fully stocked aid station, this race pushes your limits. Finishers earn a beautiful medal and can stay as long as they like before taking a free gondola ride back to Fiesch with their race bib. Are you ready to conquer the climb?
The Swiss Alps 100 – 50KM offers a challenging 10,530 feet of elevation gain. Runners will run along the amazing UNESCO World Heritage Aletsch Glacier, cross the thrilling Aspi-Titter and Mühlebach-Fürgangen suspension bridges, tackling rugged alpine trails with six fully stocked aid stations. With a 15-hour cutoff, finishers earn a 2.7-inch medal, and top male/female age group runners (18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) receive special awards. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
The Swiss Alps 100 100KM is an epic challenge with 20,500 feet of elevation gain, showcasing breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage Aletsch Glacier and thrilling crossings over the Aspi-Titter and Mühlebach-Fürgangen suspension bridges. With 10 fully stocked aid stations and a 27-hour cutoff, finishers in 22 hours or less qualify for Western States 100. Every finisher earns a stunning 7cm (3.5-inch) medal, with age group awards (18-70+). This is more than a race—it's a test of endurance in the heart of the Swiss Alps!
The Swiss Alps 100 160KM is a grueling ultra with 33,300 feet of elevation gain, crossing the Aletsch Glacier, Belalp-Riederalp, Aspi-Titter, and Mühlebach-Fürgangen suspension bridges. With 16 aid stations and a 50-hour cutoff, finishers earn a Hardrock 100 and Western States 100 qualifier and Badwater 135 preferred status—winners get guaranteed Badwater 135 entry. Sub-24-hour finishers earn an antique silver buckle, others a brass buckle, plus age group awards (18-70+). Are you ready to conquer the Alps?
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