Ultra Running Hub Couvet, Switzerland · Saturday, May 30, 2026
Swiss Canyon Trail 51K
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 782 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 52km | 661 | Clement Durance · 04:03:23 | Beatriz Parron Alvarez · 04:46:41 |
| 2025 | 52km | 541 | Francisco Jose Anguita Bayo · 04:00:24 | Sylvia Nordskar · 04:30:07 |
| 2024 | 51km | 510 | Jean-Marc Perriot · 04:15:16 | Carol-Ann Eberle · 05:15:43 |
| 2023 | 51km | 316 | Enzo Ratti · 03:50:12 | Karine Travaillaud · 05:07:12 |
| 2022 | 51km | 343 | Demian Schaedler · 04:15:00 | Celia Gigout · 05:01:05 |
| 2021 | 51km | 548 | Remy Gardier · 03:57:48 | Emma Pooley · 04:16:21 |
| 2019 | 51km | 344 | Gael Raguet · 04:04:22 | Cornelia Forte · 04:53:30 |
| 2018 | 51.2km | 264 | Abida Ezamzami · 04:31:50 | Sandra Baumann · 05:12:58 |
The field grew 22% between 2025 (541) and 2026 (661). 25% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (52km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 52 km of trail with 2,630 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 51 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 52 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,630 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Swiss Canyon Trail 51K, a fixed-distance trail race, covers 52 kilometers with 2630 meters of elevation gain, making for 50.6 meters of climb per kilometer. This race is held in Couvet, Switzerland, and has a field size larger than 99% of its 50k peers.
With a 13-hour time limit, the cutoff pace is 15 minutes per kilometer. This is a more generous cutoff than 21% of 50k races. The race has been run 8 times, with the first edition in 2018 and the latest in 2026, which saw 661 finishers.
The course includes locations such as Noraigue, Les Petit Fauconnieres, Carriere de Motiers, and La Font, offering views of the Creux du Van. Entry costs 80 CHF.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.