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About the event

An exciting journey connecting the Swiss cantons of Valais and Bern around the Wildstrubel massif to get you through the most amazing landscapes and unknown places of the area.

A journey through the northern Alps of Switzerland

Wildstrubel by UTMB® allows runners to discover new regions, landscapes and culture.

Connecting the Swiss cantons of Valais and Bern, Wildstrubel by UTMB® will take runners on a magnificent journey through the northern Alps of Switzerland. Perfectly manicured mountain pastures, breathtaking views of the Valais’ 4,000m peaks, the striking landscapes of the Bernese Oberland mountain range, and the high mountains of the Wildstrubel massif await.

4 different races on offer

The pinnacle 110km race will include 6,000m of elevation gain on a course designed by Jean-Yves Rey, winner of the 2009 CCC®. Runners will embark on a complete loop of the Wildstrubel massif and the Plaine Morte Glacier, crossing 2 cantons, 2 linguistic regions and 5 internationally renowned destinations: Crans-Montana, Leukerbad, Kandersteg, Adelboden and Lenk. Runners will traverse from one canton to another on a route that takes them via the legendary passes of Gemmi (2,268m) and Rawyl (2,427m), as well as the famous Via Alpina trail between Kandersteg and Lenk.

Wildstrubel by UTMB® will also offer a 70km from Kandersteg, a 53km race from Adelboden, as well as a 25km race from Leukerbad.

4 different races on offer
The resort of Crans-Montana

The resort of Crans-Montana

The resort of Crans-Montana - which is situated on a high plateau at an altitude of 1,500m and offers views of 40 summits culminating at over 4,000 meters of altitude - will host the third edition of Wildstrubel by UTMB® from 12 to 15 September 2024.

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