Jungfrau Marathon

The Alpine classic, and a race that rewards patience more than speed. It starts in Interlaken at 568 meters, runs through the Lauterbrunnen valley and up past Wengen, and finishes at 2,320 meters, a total climb of 1,953 meters. Kleine Scheidegg, at 2,061 meters, comes late in the race. The first half is the gentle part. The hardest stretch begins around kilometer 25, so pace the valley floor as if the race starts there, and expect a finish time far slower than your road marathon. The 2027 race weekend is September 10 and 11, with the marathon on Saturday, September 11, and online registration opens on February 14, 2027.