Ultra Running Hub Fontenais, Switzerland · Saturday, April 17, 2027
Trail de Calabri
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — 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 | 70km | 119 | Raphael Devantay · 07:01:52 | Ezgi Akdesir · 08:23:44 |
| 2025 | 70km | 101 | Julien Farrero · 07:00:16 | Maja Ris · 09:10:40 |
| 2024 | 70km | 61 | Arnaud Rey · 06:53:54 | Hanna Müller · 08:30:44 |
| 2023 | 70km | 62 | Raphael Sprenger · 06:48:12 | Caroline Muller · 09:09:22 |
| 2022 | 70km | 37 | Florent Peccatte · 06:58:38 | Anabela Renda · 10:57:32 |
| 2021 | 70km | 49 | Pascal Egli · 06:36:47 | Manon Bohard Cailler · 07:30:43 |
| 2019 | 70km | 194 | Alexis Montagnat-Rentier · 06:58:03 | Denise Zimmermann · 08:32:04 |
The field grew 18% between 2025 (101) and 2026 (119). 18% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (70km) — 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 70 km of trail with 3,630 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 52 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,630 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
The Trail de Calabri, a 50-mile trail race in Fontenais, Switzerland, presents a substantial challenge with 3630 meters of elevation gain over 70 kilometers. This works out to 51.9 meters of climb per kilometer, placing it among the more demanding 50-mile races in terms of vertical ascent.
With 119 finishers in 2026, its latest running, the race has a larger field than 78% of its 653 peer 50-mile races. The 14-hour time limit means a 12 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is more generous than 34% of 456 comparable 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.