Important information

So that you are well prepared for Saturday's race, we have compiled all the useful information for Saturday runners here.

Animation

The entertainment program and refreshments start at 3.30 pm at the sports center.

Registration

Online or on site

Awards

A souvenir medal for everyone

Aletsch Mini Run: A small gift for everyone

Glacier run per category:
1st place prize voucher, CHF 50.
2nd place value voucher, CHF 30.
3rd place value voucher, CHF 20.

Aletsch Sprint per category
1st place value voucher, CHF 50
2nd place value voucher, CHF 30
3rd place value voucher, CHF 20.

Team: Attractive prizes will be raffled off among the teams

Photos

Your personal photo can be ordered from our partner www.alphafoto.com.

Information stand

This is located at the Bettmeralp cable car mountain station (start area).

Late registrations

Late registrations are possible on race day from 13.00 to 13.30.

Emergency number

In case of emergency, please call +41 27 928 41 40 or 144.

Personal data / pictures

By registering, runners of the Glacier Run, Aletsch Mini Run and Aletsch Sprint agree that film recordings, photos and interviews may be made during the event without any claim to remuneration. Participants' personal data may be used for marketing purposes and may also be passed on to third parties. The organizer undertakes to process all personal data only in accordance with the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act.

Prize distribution

The prize distribution will take place at 16:00 at the Bachtla sports center. Every participant who reaches the finish line will receive an award. The first three in each runner category will receive special prizes. Those who do not attend the award ceremony in person are not entitled to a prize.

Ranking list

Ranking lists can be found directly after the race on the website www.aletsch-halbmarathon.ch or www.datasport.com. No ranking lists will be sent out.

Medical service

The medical service is provided by the Betten-Bettmeralp Samaritan Association in the start and finish area.

Emergency medical call: 144 / +41 27 928 41 40

Entry fee

Start fees at a glance:
  • Glacier run: free of charge
  • Aletsch Mini Run: free of charge
  • Aletsch Sprint: CHF 20.

Your start number is valid as a ticket for a one-off trip down the mountain on the cable car. For participants who have registered for a Swiss Runners Ticket from SBB, use of the cable cars is generally free of charge. If you do not take part in the race despite having registered, you are not entitled to a refund of the entry fee. However, if you register online, you have the option of taking out cancellation insurance.

Race number issue

Saturday, June 22, 2024

When: from 13.00 hrs
Where: Top station of the Betten-Bettmeralp cable car

Route description

Start

The starting area for the junior and glacier run categories as well as for the Aletsch Sprint is located at the Betten-Bettmeralp cable car mountain station.

The start for the mother-child and father-child races is at the village square on Bettmeralp.

Finish

The finish for all races on Saturday is at the "Bachtla" sports center on Bettmeralp.

Toilets

Toilets are available at the start along the start zone and at the finish.

Changing rooms/showers

Before the start there are separate changing rooms for girls and boys in the finish area at the Bachtla sports center. After the race, the shower tent is located at the tennis hall in the Bachtla sports center. Mirrors and hair dryers are available in the changing rooms. The shower facilities will be closed at 15:00.

Insurance

The organizers make every effort to offer runners optimal conditions on the course. But beware: the Aletsch Half Marathon and the Aletsch Saturday races take place in alpine terrain. Therefore, make sure you have good insurance cover! Each participant is responsible for this. The organizer accepts no liability. By registering, you confirm that you have adequate insurance cover and have made the appropriate training preparations. Important: For reasons of safety and sporting fairness, it is not permitted to leave the designated running route.

Valuables

Valuables can be handed in at the luggage depot in the goods hall (Bettmeralp cable car mountain station) before the start and collected at the finish tent in the Bachtla sports center (max. 1 C3 envelope).

Timekeeping

Timekeeping is carried out by the company Datasport. The running time is recorded with a chip. This means that the timekeeping for each participant only begins as soon as they cross the start line and ends when they cross the finish line.

Finish

The finish of all Saturday races is at the Bachtla sports center.