Wild 25
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
1
Distance
26 KM
Elevation Gain
1200 M+
Start Date
Sunday 21st September 2025
Race Start
Leukerbad - 09:30
Max Allowed Race Time
06 Hours
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
A bus service will be organised to take runners from Crans-Montana or Sierre to Leukerbad on the morning of the race.
Shuttles reservations will open later.
Crans-Montana Place Ycoor
Saturday, 20th: from 12 to 4 pm
Leukerbad, HES-SO, Thermenstrasse 41, 3954 Leukerbad (100 metres from the start line)
Sunday, 21th : from 7:00 am to 8:45 am
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, 21th September 2025
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 : 9:30 am (Index UTMB high / Bib number ...)
- Wave 2 : 9:45 am (Bib number ...)
- Wave 3 : 10:00 am (Index UTMB low / 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".
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
Only a water point
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
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.
A "best of the Alps" destination
Wildstrubel by UTMB® will take you on a magnificent journey through the northern Alps of Switzerland, connecting the Swiss cantons of Valais and Bern around the Wildstrubel massif.
Things to do
Extand your stay before or after the race to explore the area around the Wildstrubel massif with family or friends.
Book your accommodation
Check out the wide range of accommodation on offer in Crans-Montana and in the Adelboden-Kandersteg-Lenk area.
How to get there
A tourist resort located in the canton of Valais, Crans-Montana is at the heart of the Wildstrubel by UTMB®. Easily accessible by different means of transport, we recommend that you make maximum use of public transport.
Participate in WILD 25
All the information you need to know before starting an extraordinary adventure.
Rules and Regulations
Check out the official Rules and Regulations for the next edition of Wildstrubel by UTMB®, including entry process and fees, mandatory equipment, health and environment policies and much more.
Running Stones
Thanks to your participation in this race, you will collect 1 Running Stone that gives an additional chance to be selected via the lottery to the UTMB® World Series Finals - OCC, CCC® and UTMB®.