Grindelwald, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland · Saturday, July 18, 2026

Fixed Distance 100K

Eiger Ultra Trail

Race completed
101 km Distance
6,700 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 66 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 13 hours 7:43 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 88% of 100K races. Measured against 208 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~873 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 101 km of trail with 6,700 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes66 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 101 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles6,700 m of ascent to walk up.
  • HeadlampsA 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

Ultra Glide 4

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Komperdell

Carbon Ultralight Vario 4

4-section folding carbon poles with compact pack size for mandatory gear.

$160 ★★★★★ 4.5

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5
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About

A dramatic 101km loop around the Eiger, with views of the North Face.

Highlights

  • Eiger North Face views
  • Swiss Alpine scenery
  • Technical mountain trails

Course Notes

Die Panorama-Trails von Grosse Scheidegg nach Feld, via First und Bachalpsee, dem rundum Blick vom Gipfel des Faulhorn 2680m oder die Tief- und Weitblicke auf dem Weg zur Schynigen Platte werden unvergesslich bleiben.

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