The 81K, now in its 25th edition, remains one of the most varied and demanding courses in Europe. A constant physical and mental challenge. The birth of a new long-distance race in no way takes away from the allure and prestige of the 81K.
DATE – June 8, 2024
OFFICIAL DISTANCE
83.5km – (it is not possible to deviate to another race distance)
HIGH POINT – 1606m (Chasseron)
LOWER POINT – 715m (Noiraigue)
ELEVATION – 3600m
ITRA POINTS – 4
DEPARTURE – 06:00
DEADLINE – 27 hours
RULES AND REGULATIONS
REFUELING
8 official stations with isotonic liquid, still water, sparkling water, coke, rivella, syrup (mint and lemon), chocolate, farmer, apricots, bananas, oranges, apples, broth, cheese, dried meat, sausage, Tuc, chips, mixtures of nuts last 3 positions, hot pasta.
NB: Personal supplies possible at each official post up to 100m after these. Wild refueling = disqualification.
LIFE BASE
Possibility of dropping off a bag transported to the Noirvaux life base (km 75). The bags can then be collected from the racing office in EspaceVal at any time until Sunday 8 a.m. Return of runner bags Saturday at 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
RUNNER’S HOME
The racing office, changing rooms, showers and massages are located at EspaceVal in Couvet.
RACING OFFICE SCHEDULE
Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday 4 a.m. – 4:45 a.m.
EQUIPMENT CONTROL
Before collecting bibs and individual presence with mandatory identity card.
Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Saturday 4:00 a.m. – 5:45 a.m.
FREE PASTA PARTY
Each runner receives a voucher for the pasta party on Friday evening at EspaceVal.
ID card
Eco cup*
Minimum water reserve one liter
Headlamp
Cellphone
Blanket
Safety whistle
Waterproof and waterproof jacket with a minimum water column of 10,000mm.
Gore-Tex, Dry Q and other patented membranes. A simple windbreaker is insufficient
A long-sleeved garment
Trail backpack, capacity unimportant.
1 x adhesive elastic band for making a bandage or strapping
Food reserve
Sticks allowed. The runner, who will equip himself with poles, will start and must finish the race
with these.
The distance of the Swiss Canyon Ultra Trail 81K is a little… long?
You will find all the information for the 51K, 31K and 16K courses by following these links.
