Ultramarathon

Eiger Ultra Trail E101

Eiger E101 packs 6,700 meters of climbing into 101 alpine kilometers around Grindelwald, with exposed passes and the Eiger North Face late in the route.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryUltramarathon
LocationGrindelwald, Switzerland
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • 101 km loop with about 6,700 meters of climbing and a 25-hour limit.
  • Start and finish in Grindelwald, with a late traverse beneath the Eiger North Face.
  • Valid UTMB Index required; E101 entry is allocated by lottery.
  • UTMB World Series 100K race that awards three Running Stones.

About the Eiger Ultra Trail E101

Eiger Ultra Trail E101 is the flagship 100K distance at Eiger Ultra Trail by UTMB. The Grindelwald loop combines a high-demand lottery, a required UTMB Index, and a route framed by the Bernese Alps.

Course

The 101 km loop gains 6,700 meters and allows 25 hours. It climbs through First and Faulhorn, crosses toward Schynige Platte, Wengen, and Männlichen, then runs beneath the Eiger North Face before returning to Grindelwald.

Race-day weather

July can move from warm valley miles to cold, wet, and windy high points in a few hours. Rain makes the alpine trail slick, and the race can require additional cold-weather gear when conditions deteriorate.

Past Eiger Ultra Trail E101 dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Saturday, July 18, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Saturday, July 19, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Saturday, July 20, 2024CompletedOpen results

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