E35 - North Face Trail
The E35 delivers its competitors to the very foot of the imposing Eiger north face.
Race Category
Running Stones
The E35 delivers its competitors to the very foot of the imposing Eiger north face. The trail winds its way up via Spätenalp to Wengen then continues steeply up the infamous Gemsenweg, or ‘chamois way’ to finally top-out on the Männlichen ridge, where the rewards are boundless, breath-taking views deep into the enchanting Lauterbrunnen valley below. With the 3 peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau as a constant backdrop now, the race moves on towards Kleine Scheidegg and the glacier moraine below Eigergletscher, at which point a sharp turn brings you abruptly onto the traverse below the looming Eiger north face. There is truly no better place to experience the glacial winds and ancient limestone facets of the Eiger than here. The E35 route then descends the Eiger Trail to Trychelegg and on to the finish in Grindelwald.
The E35 trail should be completed under the partial self-support principle. This means that as a competitor you are responsible for your own food and drinks between check-points and refreshment zones and must carry the mandatory gear as stated in the Mandatory Equipment.
A good physical condition and some experience in trail running are essential for tackling the E35. In addition, 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 rights to exclude persons from participating in the race.
You can find the information here.
Start 1: Saturday, 17 July 2027 at 07:35 in Burglauenen Start 2: Saturday, 17 July 2027 at 08:05 in Burglauenen
Finish: Saturday, 17 July 2027 at 17:00 (Time limit 8:55 hrs)
Start times E35 respectively the allocation into the start blocks will be done 3 weeks before the event, according to UTMB Index. Runners with a low or no UTMB Index start in the second block. The allocated start time must be adhered to. Disregard to do so will result in a time penalty. If you wish to start in the same block as your friends please request by sending an email to eigerultratrail@service.byutmb.world until 21 june 2027. The bib number is a free ticket for the train ride from Grindelwald village to Burglauenen.
As a competitor you have to leave the check-point before the time limit, regardless of your arrival time at the check-point.
Saturday, 17 July 2027, 18.30 on the stage.
According to Mandatory Equipment.
Wengen, Männlichen, Rotstecki, Kleine Scheidegg, Brandegg, Marmorbruch.
At the following Refreshment points a zone for supportes is provided: Wengen | Männlichen | Kleine Scheidegg | Eigergletscher | Brandegg. These can easily be reached by cable car, bus or train. By consulting the race time estimations and public transport timetables, your supporters are able to reach several Check Points/Refreshment Zones on your race day.
Saturday, 17 July 2027, from 03.30 in the Grindelwald Sports Centre, BF.
The drop bags will be transported from the Burglauenen start area to the finish and will be ready for collection from the material depot in Grindelwald Sport Centre, BF from approx. 11.00.
2 Running Stones UTMB.
Race Route Infrastructure, Time-keeping, Intermediate Time Check-points, Safety Management, Emergency phone number, Paramedic and Massage services, Dressing Room, Shower, refreshment points, tracking by mobilephone, Souvenir gift, Finisher Eiger stone and finisher t-shirt, Pasta party, Finisher beer, clothes transport to the finish line, Expo.
