Engadin Skimarathon is Switzerland’s largest cross-country skiing event and one of the world’s premier mass-participation ski races, held each March in the Engadin Valley. Since 1969, thousands of skiers from over 60 nations have taken part in the 42-kilometer course from Maloja to S-chanf, gliding across frozen lakes, snowy forests, and picturesque alpine villages. The event also includes shorter races and a women’s marathon, welcoming participants of all levels. With its mix of competition, camaraderie, and breathtaking scenery, the Engadin Ski Marathon captures the spirit of endurance and elegance that defines winter sports in the Swiss Alps.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 1–8 March 2026 (Sunday–Sunday).
• Women’s Race: Sun 1 Mar from 10:00 (Samedan→S‑chanf) · Night Race: Thu 5 Mar 19:00 (Sils→Pontresina) · Main marathon: Sun 8 Mar from 08:15 (wave starts, Maloja→S‑chanf) — see Programme · Women’s Race times · Night Race · Main race.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — follow the official Schedule for day-by-day times.
LOCATION
• Classic 42 km route from Maloja to S‑chanf across the Upper Engadin lakes and villages; start/finish areas and village hubs are listed on the Official site.
• Central reference point: Start area, Maloja — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Racer registration: enter via the official pages — Register for the marathon · Women’s Race · Night Race.
• Spectating along the course is generally free; follow marshal guidance and respect course boundaries (details via the official programme).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Main race day (Sun 8 Mar) uses wave starts from 08:15; bib pick‑up at Pontresina on Thu–Sat and at the start on Sun morning — see Programme.
• Public transport is the easiest way: plan with the official SBB timetable · local connections via PostBus.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; check the official pages above for any last‑minute changes (weather, start windows).
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