Swiss Snow Walk & Run 2027 - winter race in Arosa

On Saturday 9 January 2027, the snow trails above Arosa host the 23rd Swiss Snow Walk & Run. Walkers and runners share the same groomed winter routes at around 1,800 metres, from a gentle 4 kilometres to a longer climb towards the Weisshorn. It is a friendly, well-organised morning on the snow, open to everyone from families to seasoned trail runners.

The event

The Swiss Snow Walk & Run is a winter walking and running event on prepared snow trails, held each January in Arosa. The way in is simple: you choose a distance, set your own pace, and walk or run through a landscape of frozen lakes and snow-covered slopes. The route is groomed and marked, marshalled along the way, and timed for those who want a result. Over more than twenty editions it has become a fixture of the Arosa winter calendar.

The courses

Four distances start and finish in the village, sharing the same well-groomed winter trails.
S4: 4.4 km, the shortest and gentlest route
S8: 8.3 km
S11 Weisshorn: 11.3 km, with the climb towards the Weisshorn
S16: 15.6 km, the full distance
Walkers and runners are welcome on every course.

Practical information

Date: Saturday 9 January 2027 (23rd edition)
Start and finish: in Arosa
Distances: 4.4 km, 8.3 km, 11.3 km and 15.6 km
Who it is for: walkers and runners of all levels
Registration and start times: published by the organiser at snowwalkrun.ch

Plan your stay

Hotel Altein sits in the centre of Arosa, a short walk from the start and from the winter trails. After the race, the wellness area with its indoor pool, saunas and steam room is a good place to recover, and the pistes of the Arosa Lenzerheide ski area are on the doorstep for the rest of your stay. For more winter ideas, see our events and packages in Arosa. Come and take on the snow with us in Arosa.