Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB
About This Race
Ultra trail running at the foot of the legendary Eiger North Face. Part of the UTMB World Series. Routes run around Grindelwald through spectacular Alpine terrain including the Faulhorn, Schynige Platte, and Kleine Scheidegg.
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Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Mountain
18000m (E250), 6700m (E101), 3100m (E51), 2500m (E35) gain
Participants
3,500 participants
Distances
E250 (250K), E101 (101K), E51 (51K), E35 (35K), E16 (16K)
What to Expect
World-class trail running beneath the iconic Eiger North Face. Routes traverse ridges, alpine pastures, and technical terrain with stunning views of the Bernese Oberland peaks. Lottery registration for main events.
Highlights
Race Information
Typical Weather
Variable Alpine conditions, 5-20°C, afternoon thunderstorms possible
Established
2014
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Quick Info
- July 15-19, 2026
- Grindelwald · Switzerland
- Trail course
- Mountain elevation
- 3,500 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 3 days ago
- Data sourced from official website