Wild NextGen Crans-Montana
Memorial Bernard Mayencourt a brand new race format for young people aged 10 to 17! The race of the New Generation! A 10 km course with a dedicated start.
Relive the 2025 edition
An easy and accessible course through varied trails
Departure from Crans-Montana. After 2 km on a tarmac road to stretch out the peloton, you'll take a steep climb along an easy path to the hamlet of Vermala. From here, you take a wide path. Looking left and right, you will cross the legendary finishing wall of the Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill twice. Continue up through the mountain pastures towards Merbé, the highest point and liquid refreshment station. Take in the view to the south of the peaks from Mont-Blanc to Mont-Rose. Then head downhill to Plan-Mayens on a variety of beautiful paths. You're almost there, just 3 km to go on a rolling, downhill section to Crans-Montana. For the finish, you'll ride around Lake Grenon and past the Ycoor pond. Then the finish line in the heart of Crans-Montana. Atmosphere guaranteed.
A great course to enjoy!
BY TRAIN
From the Valais or Berne Canton :
BY CAR
From the Valais :
Sierre, approx. 20min
Genève : approx. 2h15
Lausanne : approx. 1h30
Chamonix : 1h45
From Bern Canton :
Berne: approx. 2h
Brig: approx. 1h
Crans-Montana, Place Ycoor
- Friday 11 September 2026: 4 pm to 8:30 pm
- Saturday 12 September 2026: 7 am to 8:30 am
Don't forget your ID.
Please note that these times may be subject to change.
We advise you to collect your race number the day before the race in Crans-Montana, but you can collect it on the morning of the race in Crans-Montana, Place Ycoor.
To ensure runners' safety, no bib may be collected by anyone other than the runner.
Find out the full list of mandatory equipment HERE.
Race officials are entitled to check your equipment at any time during the race.
This race is open to children aged 10 (2016) until 17 (2009).
The course is easy and accessible.
To promote running and sport among young people, the organisers are offering free registration.
At the time of registration, a parental attestation is required for the registration of a young person under the age of 16.
DURING THE RACE
When collecting their race numbers, each participant receives a 30-litre bag.
After filling it with the items of their choice and closing it, they can leave it at the start in the dedicated area.
The organization will not take any personal bags.
Assistance allowed at the following aid stations:
Merbé
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hgi2W3zypihftKpt5
Only liquid supplies
Only one person per runner is allowed to enter the aid station
AFTER THE RACE
Top 3 scratch men and women receive a trophy and a prize
Top 3 men and women in each category below receive a prize
10-12 years : Rookies boys and girls
13-15 years : Espoirs boys and girls
16-17 years : Juniors boys and girls
All the following post-race services are available in the Ycoor square, just a few metres from the finish arch:
- Men's and women's showers/changing rooms
- Rest room
- Finisher's prizes
- Runners' bags
- Doctor, samaritans
- Massage service
- Post-race meals, refreshment stands
- Awards ceremony
- Entertainment
- Men's and women's WC
Around the race
Plan your stay and check out all the tourist activities and experiences around the Wildstrubel massif.
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