Ultra Running Hub Varen, Switzerland · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Backyard Ultra The Last Lap - Varen
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (29h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 1550 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29h | 46 | Dan Sebestyen · 194.474 km | Lily Lu · 140.826 km |
| 2025 | 26h | 11 | Marco Jaeggi · 174.356 km | Geraldine Favrat · 67.060 km |
The field grew 318% between 2025 (11) and 2026 (46). 28% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (29h) — ranked runners 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
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race with 170 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 26 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.