Ultra Running Hub Zermatt, Switzerland · Saturday, August 22, 2026
Matterhorn Ultraks
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (49km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2251 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49km | 814 | Samuel Ruffieux · 05:07:56 | Andrea Vlasakova · 06:19:32 |
| 2024 | 49km | 705 | Tomas Farnik · 05:09:34 | Miria Meinheit · 06:43:26 |
| 2023 | 49km | 531 | Andrew Symonds · 05:24:59 | Marine Quintard · 06:21:22 |
| 2022 | 49km | 580 | Alex Nichols · 05:18:05 | Laurence Yerly · 06:20:41 |
| 2021 | 49km | 512 | Andrew Symonds · 05:20:52 | Laurence Yerly · 06:23:09 |
| 2020 | 49km | 498 | Kevin Vermeulen · 05:10:52 | Odile Spycher · 06:17:57 |
| 2019 | 49km | 610 | Abderrahim Kemmissa · 05:37:59 | Stephanie Manivoz · 06:33:51 |
| 2018 | 49km | 597 | Martin Anthamatten · 05:00:25 | Virginia Perez Mesonero · 05:56:07 |
| 2017 | 49km | 537 | Marco De Gasperi · 04:42:32 | Ragna Cathelijne Debats · 05:52:06 |
| 2016 | 46km | 451 | Marc Lauenstein · 04:47:02 | Megan Kimmel · 05:23:16 |
The field grew 15% between 2024 (705) and 2025 (814). 21% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (49km) — 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 vertical 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 49 km of trail with 3,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 73 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 49 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Matterhorn Ultraks 50k, organised by Ultraks SA, takes place in Zermatt, Switzerland, on August 22, 2026. This 49-kilometer trail race features 3600 meters of elevation gain, making it a demanding course with 73.5 meters of climb per kilometer. Its 15-hour time limit means a cutoff pace of 18.4 minutes per kilometer, tighter than 7% of 50k races.
With 814 finishers in its latest edition, this race draws a larger field than 99% of its 50k peers. The course reaches a high point of 3117 meters, traversing Gornergrat, Schwarzsee, and Trift.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.