Program 2026
Online registration with personalized start number until 30.07
Saturday, 8th August
7:30 – 9.30
Start number pick up and laste registration | Gstaad and Col du Pillon (Vertical Run)
9:30-17:00
Shuttle Bus | Gstaad-Gsteig-Reusch-Col du Pillon – Gstaad
9:30
Start – Run (single and teams) | Gstaad
9:45
Start – Kids Run | Gstaad
10:15
Start – Vertical Run | Col du Pillon
10:30
Start – Alpine Nordic Walking | Oldenegg
14:30
Winners Ceremony and Finisher Prize I Col du Pillon
Access
It is recommended to travel by public transport as the mumber of parking spaces is limited. In addition, public transport is included with thanks to the Swiss Runners Ticket !
Public transportation included
The Glacier 3000 Run is a member of Swiss Runners. As a result, all registered participants benefit from a free return journey by public transport within Switzerland during race week, from Thursday to Monday.
How to use your Swiss Runners Ticket code
All participants are entitled to a free 2nd class return journey by public transport from their place of residence to Col du Pillon and back (via the usual route within the validity area of the Swiss GA Travelcard).
After registering, each participant will receive two personal promotional codes by email. These codes allow you to obtain a free 2nd class public transport ticket (valid for one day) for your outbound and return journey. The codes can be redeemed:
- online,
- in the SBB Mobile app,
- or at any SBB ticket counter.
Travel is possible during race week:
- Outbound journey: Thursday to Saturday
- Return journey: Saturday to Monday
Important: The Swiss Runners Ticket is personal and non-transferable. You may be asked to present your Glacier 3000 Run registration confirmation.
When booking your ticket, choose the desired route (from your place of residence to Gstaad, or to Col du Pillon for the Vertical KM) on your preferred date and time.
We recommend choosing a standard ticket rather than a Saver Ticket for greater flexibility. If your outward and return journeys take place on the same day within a fare network, a day pass may be the best option.
The discount code is entered at the end of the booking process, when selecting your payment method.
Complete the booking process after entering your coupon code. Each code is unique and can only be used once.
Traffic regulation
Those arriving by car are requested to follow the traffic regulations of the police and traffic cadets. There are no parking spaces available at the Heiti/Gsteig and vehicles can not be parked on the road or on the sidewalks. The rescue axes must remain free at all times.
Parking
It is possible to park in the Untergstaad parking (directly next to the starting area of the Gstaad ice rink) and on the parking of the school Rütti for a daily fee of CHF 10.00 valid for the entire day of the competition.
Entry fees, prizes & registrations
Included in the registration fee
- Free public transportation in Switzerland
- Clothes transportation to the finish line
- Free use of the Glacier 3000 mountain cableways
- Lunch bag
- and finisher prize.
Single Run
Gstaad – Glacier 3000 I 26.2 km I +2’015 m I From 2009
1.12 – 30.04
01.05 – 30.06
01.07 – 30.07
from 31.07
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
CHF 100.- | Personalized start number
CHF 110.- | Personalized start number
CHF 110.-
CHF 120.-
1.12 – 30.04
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
01.05 – 30.06
CHF 100.- | Personalized start number
01.07 – 30.07
CHF 110.- | Personalized start number
from 31.07
CHF 110.-
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 120.-
Team Run
2 people : Gstaad- Reusch, Reusch – Glacier 3000 | From 2009
1.12 – 30.04
01.05 – 30.06
01.07 – 30.07
From 30.07
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 110.- | Personalized start number
CHF 120.- | Personalized start number
CHF 130.- | Personalized start number
CHF 130.-
CHF 140.-
1.12 – 30.04
CHF 110.- | Personalized start number
01.05 – 30.06
CHF 120.- | Personalized start number
01.07 – 30.07
CHF 130.- | Personalized start number
from 31.07
CHF 130.-
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 140.-
Vertical Run
Col du Pillon – Scex Rouge I 6.65 km I +1’442 m I From 2009
1.12 – 30.04
01.05 – 30.06
01.07 – 30.07
from 31.07
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 70.- | Personalized start number
CHF 80.- | Personalized start number
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
CHF 90.-
CHF 100.-
1.12 – 30.04
CHF 70.- | Personalized start number
01.05 – 30.06
CHF 80.- | Personalized start number
01.07 – 30.07
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
from 31.07
CHF 90.-
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 100.-
Alpine Nordic Walking
Oldenegg – Glacier 3000 I 6.2 km I +1’041m I From 2009
1.12 – 30.04
01.05 – 30.06
01.07 – 30.07
From 30.07
on site (until 9:00 am)
CHF 80.- | Personalized start number
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
CHF 100.- | Personalized start number
CHF 100.-
CHF 110.-
1.12 – 30.04
CHF 80.- | Personalized start number
01.05 – 30.06
CHF 90.- | Personalized start number
01.07 – 30.07
CHF 100.- | Personalized start number
from 31.07
CHF 100.-
on site (until 9.00 am)
CHF 110.-
Gstaad Kids Run
1.12 – 30.07
from 31.07 and on site
Free! with personnalized bib
Free!
1.12 – 30.07
Free! Offered by Gstaad-Saanenland Tourismus
from 31.07 and on site
Free!
Included in the Race Fees
Public transportation in Switzerland, clothing transport to the finish line, free transportation with the Glacier 3000 installations, lunch bag (Col du Pillon) and Finisher Prize.
Starting Places
A maximum of 1’000 starting places are available for the Glacier 3000 Run (including Teams & Alpine Nordic Walking categories) and 300 for the Vertical KM. The starting places are determined by the order in which the race fees are received.
Jackpot
There is currently SFr 4’000 in the jackpot for the race. If a female or male runner succeeds in breaking the course record in 2027, each will receive a bonus of SFr 2’000 from the jackpot. The course record in the women’s race is held by Martina Strähl (SUI) with 2:32.04 (2016) and in the men’s race by Martin Cox (GBR) with 2:20.02.
If the course record is not broken by anyone then the money will remain in the jackpot and will be increased by SFr 500.
Prize & Prize Monies
Finisherprize for everyone. The three fastest women and men (overall Run) will be paid in Swiss Francs as follows.
1st Place CHF 1’000.-
2nd Place CHF 400.-
3rd Place CHF 250.-
A price will be given to the 3 winners of each category (Run, Team and Vertical KM)
Categories
Juniors (W/M) 2009 -2007
Single Run: Women W20 / Men M20, Women W30 / Men M30,
Women W40 / Men M40, Women W50 / Men M50, Women W60 / Men M60
Vertical KM: Women U25 / Men U25, Women U40 / Men U40,
Women U55 / Men U55, Women 56+ / Men 56+
Team Women, Team Men, Team Mixed.
2 people: 1. section Gstaad -Reusch, 2. section Reusch -Scex Rouge. Transport to Reusch with Shuttle Bus from Gstaad railway station(see timetable).
SPECTATORS & TRANSPORT
Spectator Pass:
On sale at the Infostand in Gstaad and at Col du Pillon on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 am.
Includes transportation by Shuttle Bus and the Glacier 3000 lifts.
Price:
CHF 60.00 for adults and CHF 30.00 for children.
No discount with the GA or half price SBB.
