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Eigertrail 2027

Grindelwald, Switzerland, 17 Jul 2027

E101 is a 101 km / 6700 m+ alpine ultra-trail loop starting and finishing in Grindelwald. The course passes Grosse Scheidegg, First, Bachalpsee, Berghotel Faulhorn, Schynige Platte, Wengen, Männlichen, and traverses below the Eiger North Face. It is run under partial self-support principles with a 25-hour maximum time limit.

One distance, 99 km, up to 6,444 m of climb.

Distances

• E101 - Ultra Trail: 99 km, 6444 m of climb, highest point 2679 m, 17 Jul 2027.
  E101 is a 101 km / 6700 m+ alpine ultra-trail loop starting and finishing in Grindelwald. The course passes Grosse Scheidegg, First, Bachalpsee, Berghotel Faulhorn, Schynige Platte, Wengen, Männlichen, and traverses below the Eiger North Face. It is run under partial self-support principles with a 25-hour maximum time limit.

  E101 - Ultra Trail cut-off times

  • Gr. Scheidegg, 8.8 km: 06:30
  • Bort, 18.0 km: 08:00
  • First, 23.6 km: 09:30
  • Feld, 30.0 km: 11:00
  • Faulhorn, 35.0 km: 12:30
  • Schwand, 48.3 km: 15:30
  • Burglauenen, 54.7 km: 17:00
  • Wengen, 63.6 km: 19:30
  • Männlichen, 68.4 km: 21:30
  • Kleine Scheidegg, 78.6 km: 23:45
  • Eigergletscher, 82.4 km: 00:45, day 2
  • Brandegg, 90.0 km: 02:30, day 2
  • Pfingstegg, 96.4 km: 04:15, day 2
  • Finish, 99.1 km: 05:00, day 2

  E101 - Ultra Trail aid stations

  • Gr. Scheidegg, 8.8 km
  • Bort, 18.0 km
  • First, 23.6 km
  • Feld, 30.0 km
  • Faulhorn, 35.0 km
  • Egg, 40.5 km
  • Schwand, 48.3 km
  • Burglauenen, 54.7 km
  • Wengen, 63.6 km
  • Männlichen, 68.4 km
  • Kleine Scheidegg, 78.6 km
  • Eigergletscher, 82.4 km
  • Brandegg, 90.0 km
  • Pfingstegg, 96.4 km

  On the course: assistance allowed, bag drop, general aid station food, limited refill 0 8 l, medical, naak products, power, toilets, water.

  6 food and drink products on the course.

  E101 - Ultra Trail equipment

  • Emergency insulation blanket, minimum 140 cm x 200 cm. (mandatory)
  • First-aid minimum kit, including elastic bandage and basic wound-care supplies. (mandatory)
  • Gloves suitable for alpine conditions. (mandatory)
  • Head covering such as cap, beanie, or headband. (mandatory)
  • Headlamp plus spare batteries or rechargeable battery capacity suitable for night/early-morning running. (mandatory)
  • Leg coverage suitable for cold/bad weather, such as long tights, pants, or leg warmers. (mandatory)
  • Personal drinking cup; disposable cups are not provided at E101 refreshment zones. (mandatory)
  • Personal food reserve for semi-autonomous sections between checkpoints and refreshment zones. (mandatory)
  • Running pack to carry mandatory gear throughout the race. (mandatory)
  • Smartphone switched on at all times, reachable before/during/after the race, with working international roaming, organizer safety numbers saved, number not blocked, LiveRun application installed, and (mandatory)
  • Warm long-sleeved layer. (mandatory)
  • Water bottle, hydration bladder, or bidon sufficient for partial self-support between aid stations. (mandatory)
  • Waterproof, breathable all-weather jacket suitable for mountain bad weather. (mandatory)
  • Whistle. (mandatory)
  • Drop bag for E101; hand in Saturday 03:30-04:00 near the start arch for transport to Burglauenen and return to the finish area. (recommended)
  • External battery / power bank for smartphone. (recommended)
  • GPS tracker issued to E101 participants at bib collection; must be worn throughout the race and returned after finishing. (recommended)
  • Poles, if normally used and permitted under final race instructions. (recommended)
  • Trail shoes suitable for steep, technical alpine terrain above 2500 m. (recommended)