Matterhorn Ultraks

About the Event

Run in the shadow of an icon at the Matterhorn Ultraks from August 21-23, 2026. This spectacular trail running festival in Zermatt offers a range of breathtaking courses, from the grueling 49km SKY race to the accessible 19km ACTIVE route, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn Ultraks delivers a pure alpine experience where world-class trails and unforgettable mountain panoramas create the ultimate running adventure in one of the world's most legendary landscapes.

Races Offered

Extreme

Aug 21, 2026

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Distance — 26K

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08:00

VERTINIGHT

Aug 21, 2026

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Distance — 4.9K

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08:45

Sky

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 49K

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07:00

Mountain

Aug 22, 2026

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Distance — 32K

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09:30

Active

Aug 23, 2026

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Distance — 19K

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08:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Zermatt.

thermostat Temperature

7.5° / 17.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 17.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

3.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.9)

humidity_mid Humidity

87.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:29

nightlight Sunset

20:35

About Zermatt

Learn more about the host city, Zermatt.

Zermatt is one of the most famous mountain resorts in Switzerland, and attracts people from around the world. Located in the German-speaking part of Valais, its most popular sight is the iconic Matterhorn, one of Switzerland's most famous mountains. It comes at no surprise then that the town of Zermatt caters mostly towards skiing, hiking and mountaineering. Though its fame has also a downside, the town is busier and much more expensive than other destinations in the region.