Aletsch Halbmarathon
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About the race
The Aletsch Halbmarathon is a mountain half marathon of 21.1 km held in the UNESCO World Heritage area. The route runs through the protected landscape with views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and surrounding four-thousand metre peaks of Valais. The finish is on the Bettmerhorn at about 2,700 m above sea level. Participation is limited to 2,700 starters.
The event uses seven start blocks; runners are allocated to a block based on an expected or previously achieved race time and must start in their assigned block. Time is measured by Datasport with a chip that records each runner from the moment they cross the start line until they cross the finish line. There are seven refreshment stations and sanitary posts along the course; items available include water, tea, isotonic drinks, gels, bars, bananas, cola and bread. A medical service is present on course and at start and finish.
Walking sticks are not permitted except in the Nordic Walking category. Each finisher who crosses the line on Bettmerhorn receives a finisher shirt. The start fee includes one descent by gondola from the finish back to Bettmeralp.
Prize money is awarded to top finishers and category winners; the total purse is CHF 10,000. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
