Swiss Trailrun Pilatus

Wed, Jul 1, 2026
Switzerland
Alpnach
50,000
swisstrailrun.ch
Swiss Trailrun
RunLucerne

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Trail in Switzerland, Alpnach

Distances

Running
Vertical-km
8.3 km
Start: Jun 27, 02:00 AM
Running
Verticalrun
8.3 km
Start: Jun 27, 02:00 AM
49.00 EUR
Running
5 km
5 km
Start: Jun 11, 11:00 AM

About

The Swiss Trailrun Pilatus, organized by SwissCityMarathon and Pilatus-Bahnen AG, is part of the RunLucerne series and hosts over 50,000 finishers amid stunning mountain scenery.

Catering & aid stations

No catering or on-course food/drink stations — the course is self-sufficient. Recommended to bring your own water and nutrition.

Pacers

Pacemakers are listed for the Swiss VerticalRun Pilatus on the event page, with target times shown per Startwelle (e.g., 3'00, 3'15 h). Pacers are included in the entry fee when the option is selected.

Results

View official results

Typical weather in Alpnach

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan3°-3°

↑ 08:10

↓ 17:05

Feb5°-3°

↑ 07:35

↓ 17:51

Mar8°0°

↑ 06:41

↓ 18:34

Apr12°2°

↑ 06:40

↓ 20:17

May16°7°

↑ 05:53

↓ 20:57

Jun20°11°

↑ 05:33

↓ 21:25

Jul21°13°

↑ 05:49

↓ 21:20

Aug21°13°

↑ 06:26

↓ 20:40

Sep18°10°

↑ 07:07

↓ 19:41

Oct14°7°

↑ 07:47

↓ 18:42

Nov8°2°

↑ 07:32

↓ 16:55

Dec4°-1°

↑ 08:08

↓ 16:40

Weather data by Open-Meteo

What's included in entry

Race timing
Finisher medal
Finisher shirt

Gear transport
Pacer option (Swiss VerticalRun)

Prices & signup

Verticalrun49.00 EUR

FAQ

When is the Swiss Trailrun Pilatus held in 2026?

The main event is held on Saturday, 13 June 2026. The Verticalrun takes place from 1 July to 24 October 2026.

Where does the trail start and finish?

Start and finish are at the Pilatus Kulm (2,070 m) — access from the Zahnradbahn Alpnachstad or Kriens. The recommended route is approx. 8.3 km with 1,634 m elevation gain.

Do I need to bring my own water and gear?

There are no aid stations on the course; you must carry all water and gear. Recommended to bring sufficient water and use the refill point near Aemsigen on the Vertical route.