Wild 25 Leukerbad
On this short and ultra nervous format, discover a summary of the Valais atmosphere: 1 wild climb, 1 crossing through the mountain pastures, 1 refreshment point at the highest point of the route. 1 varied descent with forests, technical terrain and a biss
Race Category
Running Stones
A condensed version of the Valais atmosphere
On this short and ultra-energetic format, the runners will have a condensed version of the Valais atmosphere: bucolic passages through the alpine pastures, exhilarating forest trails, breathtaking views of the 4000 meter peaks of the Valais, historical paths along the bisses… Indeed, the "small" race of the weekend has all the makings of a big one!
Relive the 2024 edition
BEFORE THE RACE
BY TRAIN
From the Valais or Berne Canton
BY CAR
From the Valais
Sierre, approx. 30min
Crans-Montana, approx. 50min
Chamonix, approx. 2h
From the Bern Canton
Through the Lötschberg tunnel
Before the race, a transport service will be organised on Sunday morning to take the runners and supporters from Crans-Montana to Leukerbad.
After the race, No transport is organised to bring you back to the start, but you can use the public transports (public transport timetables)
During the race, there is no bus service organised for your supporters as the aid stations have no road access.
More info and timetables soon on the transport page.
Mandatory shuttle reservations on your dashboard, available in July
Crans-Montana Place Ycoor
Saturday, 12th: from 12 to 4 pm
Leukerbad, HES-SO, Thermenstrasse 41, 3954 Leukerbad (100 metres from the start line)
Sunday, 13th : from 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Don't forget your ID and your QR code (will be sent by e-mail a few weeks before the event) .
Timings may be subject to change To ensure runners' safety, no bib may be collected by anyone other than the runner.
Find out the full list of mandatory equipment HERE.
DURING THE RACE
Sunday, 13th September 2026
Leukerbad, Tourist Office, Thermenstrasse 6
To avoid trafic jam, you'll be assigned a starting time according to your general UTMB index.
It's possible to start in a later wave, but not in an earlier one.
Runners starting earlier than expected will receive a 2 hours penalty.
- Wave 1 : am (Bib number )
- Wave 2 : am (Bib number )
- Wave 3 : am (Bib number )
Note: Elite women with a UTMB general index above 680 will have their index increased by 14% to allow them to start in the first wave.
No assistance authorized for this race !
Supporters may still access the aid station and encourage their runner, but no assistance may be provided at the points identified as "without assistance".
Varenalp, access only on foot
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 and collect it at the finish in Crans-Montana, place Ycoor.
The organization will not take any personal bags
AFTER THE RACE
To support the athletes, race prizes are awarded equitably, respecting equality between men and women and parity across all distances.
TOP 3 Overall Men and Women:
1st: CHF 1,500 cash
2nd: CHF 700 cash
3rd: CHF 300 cash
*For non-residents of Switzerland, a withholding tax of approximately 15-21% is deducted from the prize. The prize is paid via bank transfer.
Top 5 Overall Men and Women: A trophy and a prize in kind
Top 3 in each category, Men and Women:
1st: A trophy and a prize in kind
2nd and 3rd: A prize in kind
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
- Finishers 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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