RunThrough Trails Engelberg
About This Race
RunThrough Trails Engelberg is an international trail running festival in the magical valley of Engelberg, just 25km south of Lucerne. Set among cobbled streets, a 900-year-old Benedictine Monastery, rolling green pastures and glaciated mountain peaks, the event offers three distances through world-class alpine terrain. Routes pass through the stunning Fuerenalp valley before heading towards Brunni and beyond.
The Course
Alpine trails through the stunning Fuerenalp valley and Brunni area. Immaculate trails with big elevation gain surrounded by glaciated mountain peaks near Engelberg, 25km south of Lucerne.
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Race Details
Terrain
Trail
Elevation
Mountain
Participants
1,000 participants
Distances
100K, 59K, 25K
What to Expect
World-class alpine trails with significant elevation gain. Well-organized by UK-based RunThrough with chip timing, free race photos, finisher medal and post-race goodies. The scenery in Engelberg is truly magical with glaciated peaks all around.
Highlights
Race Information
Start Time
06:00
Typical Weather
Late August in the Swiss Alps near Engelberg: 12-22°C in the valley, significantly cooler at altitude. Summer thunderstorms possible in the afternoon.
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Quick Info
- August 22, 2026
- Engelberg · Switzerland
- Trail course
- Mountain elevation
- 1,000 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 5 days ago
- Data sourced from official website