Engadin Ski Marathon 2026
Welcome to the 56th Engadin Ski Marathon
We look forward to welcoming you on March 8, 2026, to Switzerland's most important mass sporting event and the world's second-largest cross-country skiing competition!
Since 1969, thousands of participants have competed on the 42 km route between Maloja and S-chanf.
If you would like to find out more, take a look at the Engadin Ski Marathon website.
Of course, we will also be there at the start and have some cool highlights in store for you!
Overall Video
Details about the course:
Be fully prepared at the starting line thanks to Elisa Gasparin's tips and details about the course. The competition preparation that will give you an edge over your opponents.
- What does the course look like?
- Where does it go?
- What do you need to keep in mind when riding?
Click through the videos and see for yourself!
Segment 1:
This section leads from Silvaplana towards the Stutz ski jump near Champfèr and is all about gliding. The wide, often gently sloping passages are perfect for maintaining your rhythm and picking up speed.
The key here is to use clean technique, let your skis run and enjoy the speed. The open landscape creates a feeling of space, while the track offers optimal conditions for conserving energy and making efficient progress.
This is a section that rewards smooth skiing – before the profile becomes more challenging again.
Segment 2:
This section leads from the notorious Stazerwald forest down towards the half marathon finish line in Pontresina. Here, the motto is: keep running and stay on your feet.
The descent has a few tricky spots, especially when you're running with lots of other runners. It's therefore important to choose your line carefully so that you can get through cleanly and maintain your speed on the flat.
Segment 3:
This segment starts at the driving range in Zuoz and leads up to the highest point in Zuoz. Hopefully you have paced yourself well, because you will need all your strength here. Find your rhythm and concentrate on maintaining good technique.
Work your way up step by step, stay calm, and keep your own pace – you're not far from the finish line!
EXKLUSIVE SKI AND BOOT TESTING
We will be on site with skating boots and the new skating skis from Salomon, offering you the exclusive opportunity to test our new products on the snow for the first time.
Come along:
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
You can find us at the Pontresina Cross-Country Ski Center, below the train station.
Contest
And the best for last:
If you successfully complete all three Strava segments, you will have the chance to win a brand new pair of skating skis, which we will raffle off among you.
Give it your all and, with a little luck, you could win your new Salomon S/LAB ÉQUIPE SKATE.