Race Info
Preliminary program
Friday, 30th June 2023
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 03 – 08:00 pm | Bib distribution and Pay n’ Run – Registration (until 30 min before the race) | Rondo |
| 05:00 pm | Start <<GoVertical>> | Ultraks Zone |
| 05:30 pm | Runner’s Briefing Q&A | On Stage Ultraks Zone |
| 07:00 pm | Flower Ceremony | Georgy’s Hütte |
| 08:00 | Closure of Finish Line | Piz Languard |
Saturday, 01st July 2023
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30 am | Bib distribution and Pay n’ Run – Registration (until 30 min before the race) | Rondo |
| 07:00 am | Opening “Ultraks Zone” | Ultraks Zone |
| 07:30 am | Start <<BGM>> | Ultraks Zone |
| 08:20 am | Start <<Corvatsch>> | Ultraks Zone |
| 09:30 am | Start <<Steinbock>> | Ultraks Zone |
| 09:45 am | Start <<Mini-Ultraks>> | Ultraks Zone |
| from 12:30 pm | Runners Meal | Rondo |
| 15:30 pm | Price Giving Ceremony | Ultraks Zone |
| 19:00 pm | Closure of Finish Line | Ultraks Zone |
(Program might change)
Compulsory Equipment
For all courses:
- Cell phone with stored emergency number:
+41 79 889 25 33
On the Corvatsch route you must also carry:
- Rescue blanket
On the BGM track you have to carry:
- Spikes for crossing the glacier
- Rescue blanket
- Rain or wind jacket
Recommended equipment
Poles are allowed on all routes.
It is recommended to study the weather forecast in order to start according to the meteorological conditions.
Please think of sun protection!
Services included
- Course catering
- Runners Meal
- Luggage storage
- GPS tracking via smartphone
- Finisher shirt
- Medal
- Shower
Age categories
Men / Women Total
Men M20 / Women W20 (1993-2002)
Men M30 / Women W30 (1983-1992)
Men M40 / Women W40 (1973-1982)
Men M50 (1963-1972)
Ladies W50+ (1972 and older)
Men M60+ (1962 and older)
Juniors boys / Juniors girls (2002 – 2005) – only scoring of the course “Steinbock
Age Restriction
Steinbock: age group 2006 and older
Corvatsch: age group 2003 and older
BGM: age group 2003 and older
GoVertical: age group 2006 and older
Juniors: age group 2003 to 2006
Minors need a written permission of their parents. The form for this can be downloaded here and has to be filled out and signed and handed in at the bib distribution.
Sanitary facilities and showers
Sanitary facilities are sufficiently available at the Rondo Cultural Center. Shower facilities are available at the Pontresina school near the finish area.
Cut-Off Times
For safety reasons, the Bernina Glacier Marathon has the following time limits:
– Lagalb valley station – 05:45 pm
– Alp Languard – 07:45 pm
Course marking
Our Ultraks courses are marked with a variety of flags, course signs and markers. You will receive important information and updates on the respective routes through our Runner’s Guide shortly before the event or in our pre-event briefing at the Rondo in Pontresina.
Reglement
Here you can find the official Reglement!
Safety
Our trails are planned by mountain experts and are checked and, where necessary, prepared before the race. Along the trails we have placed various route posts (refreshment posts). The regional mountain rescue service is informed.
You will receive our individual race emergency number in the Runner’s Guide and in the pre-event briefing.
Official emergency numbers are 112 (International), 144 (Switzerland) or +41 333 333 333 (Alpine emergency call CH with foreign phone) or 14 14 (with Swiss phone number).
A medical service will be on site in the start-finish area throughout the race. A number of aid stations are equipped with dressing material.