Since 1986, this top mountain run along the longest glacier in the Alps – the Aletsch glacier – has been organised in Bettmeralp. Since then this mountain run – also called the glacier run – has continuously progressed. In the past, the distance up to the 2,650 metre high Bettmerhorn amounted to 17.5 km. In 2000, after careful preparation, the distance and route were adapted to the runners’ standards. Since then the glacier run has been known as the ”Aletsch Half-Marathon“.

As the name indicates, runners have to master a 21.1 km distance with an altitude difference of around 1,050 metres. The marathon starts at 1,950 meters above sea level.

Before 2000, the number of runners was a mere 550 runners or so. But since it was changed into the Aletsch Half-Marathon the number of participants has reached record levels. In 2004, the number of competitors exceeded the 1,000 mark for the first time.

With its policy of taking one step at a time, the Aletsch Half-Marathon will continue to advance continuously. The organisers aim to provide top-notch organisation, offering competitors from near and far a unique sporting experience in stunning natural environment.