Eiger Ultra Trail

Race completed

101 km Distance

6,700 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 66 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 13 hours 7:43 min/km average. Firm. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 89% of 100K races. Measured against 214 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~873 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (51km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	51km	873	Luke Grenfell-Shaw · 04:45:07	Sofia Haajanen · 05:53:44
2024	51km	878	Jeshurun Small · 04:59:43	Sophia Laukli · 05:51:39
2023	51km	922	Petter Engdahl · 04:48:23	Emelie Forsberg · 05:59:08
2023	51km	112	Gael Droz · 07:45:56	Rachele Dotti · 07:45:56
2022	51km	749	Anthony Felber · 04:58:26	Rosanna Buchauer · 05:43:47
2022	51km	105	Thomas Kupper · 07:04:26	Franziska Kupper · 07:04:26
2021	51km	747	Jean-Philippe Tschumi · 05:06:03	Kathrin Götz · 06:13:20
2021	51km	88	Michel Rabat · 06:25:57	Marie Paturel · 06:26:01
2019	51km	999	Tomas Hudec · 05:17:20	Sarah Vieuille · 06:00:58
2018	51km	713	Christoph Lauterbach · 05:14:12	Michela Segalada · 05:46:58

The field has held steady: 878 in 2024, 873 in 2026. 26% of the 2026 field were women.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (51km) — 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

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 101 km of trail with 6,700 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 66 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition Past 101 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 6,700 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

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Salomon