Eiger Bike Challenge 2026: race the Eiger backdrop
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 August 2026, the Eiger Bike Challenge brings 1,000 mountain bikers to Grindelwald.
The Eiger Bike Challenge is one of Switzerland's top mountain bike marathons, with the Eiger north face as a permanent finish-line backdrop. Riders choose between a 20, 30, 50 or 80 km course on Saturday, and the kids' race takes over the Eiger+ Platz on Sunday. Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern collection resort, sits one short train ride from Grindelwald, making Wengen a calm overnight base for riders, supporters and families.
Courses, Saturday 8 August 2026
Adult marathon distances start from Grindelwald and finish at Eiger+ Platz under the north face. Helmets and gloves are required, bikes must be in good working order, and insurance is each rider's own responsibility.
- 20 km course
- 30 km course
- 50 km course
- 80 km course
- Hard U17 category (2010-2011) rides the 20 km course at 10:35
Kids' Race, Sunday 9 August 2026 from 10:00
The kids' race runs near the finish area at Eiger+ Platz, with timed starts by age group and a free Laufvelo (balance bike) heat at 10:00. Categories run from U7 through U15 with a CHF 10 entry fee, and a medal for every child. The Hard U17 category rides on the Saturday 20 km route. Late entries and bib pickup at Bärplatz, Sunday 08:00 to 09:30. Prizegiving and pasta party from 13:00 under the marquee.
Practical information
Dates: Saturday 8 August (marathon) and Sunday 9 August (kids' race) 2026.
Race village: Bärplatz and Eiger+ Platz, Grindelwald.
More information: eigerbike.ch
Stay: Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern collection resort, Wengen. About 35 minutes by Wengernalpbahn and Berner Oberland Bahn to Grindelwald Terminal.
Plan a long weekend in the Jungfrau region around the race, with quiet evenings at Victoria Lauberhorn between race-day adrenaline.