15. Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Wednesday, July 14, 2027

Choose your distance

250K

Distance

250km

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Intermediate

Overview

The Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB is an alpine trail running festival in Grindelwald, Switzerland, offering six races from a 14 km fun run to a 250 km team relay around the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Runners tackle steep climbs and descents on trails, hiking paths, and forest roads, with the iconic Eiger north face serving as a backdrop. The event is part of the UTMB World Series and attracts runners from around the world for a week of mountain racing.

Alpine trail running in the Bernese Oberland
UTMB World Series event
Courses ranging from 14 km to 250 km
UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage circumnavigation

The practical side

Qualification

E101 requires a valid UTMB Index in any category. E250 requires a UTMB Index 100K/100M or a completed 100km trail since 1 Jan 2024.

Start / Finish

Start

Grindelwald

Finish

Grindelwald

Getting There

Included: public transport to E35 starting line and free use of public transport in case of DNF.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher t-shirt

Food after the finish

Race number

Access to refreshment stations

Route marking

Public transport to E35 starting line

Transport of spare bags (depending on distance)

Drop bag transport (depending on distance)

Use of public transport in case of DNF

Risk management

Timing and intermediate time planning

Organisation and logistics

Medical care

Participant gift

Pasta party

Massage

Side events

Post-race services

On the day

Bag drop

First aid on course

Aid stations

Public transportGrindelwald is accessible by train from Interlaken and by car. The nearest major airports are Zurich and Basel.

Before you enter

RefundsIf you do not have private cancellation insurance, refunds are available up to 4 months before the event (60%), up to 2 months (30%), and no refund after that for E250, E101, E51, and E35. E16 and Trail Surprise are not eligible for partial refunds.

TransfersEntries are personal and cannot be transferred to another runner. You may transfer to a shorter distance within the same event up to about 4 weeks before the event (21 June 2027) if places are available, but no refund will be given. Contact the organiser by email.

DeferralsDeferral is possible for pregnancy according to the UTMB Inclusion & Diversity policy.

If the race is cancelledIf you do not have private cancellation insurance, refunds are available up to 4 months before the event (60%), up to 2 months (30%), and no refund after that for E250, E101, E51, and E35. E16 and Trail Surprise are not eligible for partial refunds.

Minimum ageThe Trail Surprise race is open to participants aged 14 and over. Other distances may have different age requirements, as detailed on the official website.

Other questions

Yes, trail ultra events typically require mandatory equipment. The exact kit list is published on the official event website.

Yes, the E250 Unesco Jungfrau-Aletsch Trail is a team relay for teams of 2 or 3 participants.

It is a fun race with a new route each year, between 12 and 18 km, with 500-1000 m of elevation gain. The elevation profile is published three days before the start.

Yes, the event offers distances of 101 km, 51 km, 35.5 km, 16.7 km, 14 km, and a 250 km team event.

Yes, the Eiger Ultra Trail is part of the UTMB World Series.

Entry fee not listed

Check the race's registration page for pricing.

Registration TBC

Grindelwald, Switzerland

Wednesday, July 14, 2027

Qualification required: E101 requires a valid UTMB Index in any category. E250 requires a UTMB Index 100K/100M or a completed 100km trail since 1 Jan 2024.