Trail Surprise
A trail run should be full of surprises, so why not branch out from the five established race routes and discover what other trail delights Grindelwald has to offer?
Race Category
Running Stones
We have been bouncing around ideas for a race concept to include some of our favourite trail points, which are nearly forgotten nowadays and have created the ‘Trail Surprise’. The ‘Surprise’ element is that the altitude profile and the situation of the refreshment point will only be published 3 days before the race! Under the motto ‘A new surprise every year’ the trail length will be 12 to 18km with a height profile of 500 to 1000m and will also start and finish in the event area in Grindelwald. The trail surprise is held on the Friday of the event weekend.
Although the clock is ticking, the focus really is on fun and the shared experience along the beautiful and perhaps lesser-known trails around Grindelwald. The new race was conceived specifically with the relatives and supporters of runners in mind, as well as for trail fans from around the world. So the only thing you should be asking yourself is if you are ready for a trail surprise!
PROFIL TRAIL SURPRISE
Distance 12 - 18km
Height difference 500 - 1'000m with start and finish at the event area.
A good physical condition and experience in trail running are required to undertake the Trail Surprise. The main aim of this race is for participants to have fun! As a competitor you must be able to complete the race in a partial self-sufficiency according to the ethics of trail running. We reserve the right to exclude persons from participating the race.
Start: Friday, 16 July 2027 at 12:30
Finish: Friday, 16 July 2027 at 16:30 (Time limit 4 hrs).
Friday, 16 July 2027 17:30.
Trail Surprise runners must carry the following compulsory equipment with them throughout the race:
The cup must have a size of at least 15 cl/5oz and must not have a lid. For the sake of the environment, disposable cups are no longer used at refreshment stations.
Friday, 16 July 2027, from 11.00 Grindelwald Sports Centre, BF.
Race Route Infrastructure, Time-keeping, Safety Management, Emergency phone number, Paramedic services, Dressing Room, Shower, refreshment points, tracking by mobilephone, Souvenir gift, Finisher Eiger stone and finisher T-shirt, Exhibition Village.
