Engadin Night Run 2027 - a floodlit run starting in Sils
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On the evening of Thursday 11 March 2027, the Engadin Night Run sets off from Sils and heads down the valley to Pontresina, 17 kilometres of floodlit cross-country skiing through the winter dark. The start is a short walk from Hotel Schweizerhof.
The event
The Night Run is the atmospheric centrepiece of Engadin Marathon Week, the build-up to the famous Skimarathon three days later. Now in its ninth year, it sends skiers off at 19:00 along a floodlit and torch-lit trail, with the frozen lakes and forests of the Upper Engadin in silhouette on either side. The 17 kilometre course runs from Sils to Pontresina in the classic and skating styles, open to committed racers and recreational skiers alike, and the finish in Pontresina turns into a small night-time festival.
Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof
The run starts in Sils Maria, so guests racing it can walk to the start, and supporters can see the field off before it disappears down the valley under the lights. It is one of the few events of the winter that begins on the hotel's doorstep. The Engadin Bus and the rail line make it easy to follow the course to the finish in Pontresina, about 20 minutes away.
Practical information
Date: Thursday 11 March 2027
Start: 19:00, in Sils
Course: 17 km, Sils to Pontresina, classic and skating
Part of: Engadin Marathon Week
Registration: engadin-skimarathon.ch
Plan your stay
Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, is one of the closest beds to the Night Run start. Ski off into the floodlit dark, or watch the field go, then come back to a warm room in Sils Maria.
Photo copyright Engadin Skimarathon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Engadin Night Run?
The Engadin Night Run is a 17 kilometre floodlit cross-country ski race from Sils down the valley to Pontresina. Skiers follow a floodlit and torch-lit trail through the winter dark, with the frozen lakes and forests in silhouette on either side. It is the atmospheric centrepiece of Engadin Marathon Week and is now in its ninth year.
When does the Night Run start?
The race takes place on the evening of Thursday 11 March 2027. Skiers set off at 19:00 from Sils, three days before the Engadin Skimarathon. The course runs from Sils to Pontresina and is skied in both the classic and skating styles.
Can recreational skiers enter, and how do I sign up?
The Night Run is open to committed racers and recreational skiers alike. Registration is handled on the official Engadin Skimarathon website, as the race is part of Engadin Marathon Week. Entry fees are not listed in our event details, so check the official site for pricing.
Can supporters follow the race to the finish?
Supporters can see the field off from the start in Sils before it disappears down the valley under the lights. The Engadin Bus and the rail line make it easy to reach the finish in Pontresina, about 20 minutes away. The finish in Pontresina turns into a small night-time festival.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof for the Night Run?
Hotel Schweizerhof is one of the closest beds to the Night Run start, which is a short walk from the door. It is one of the few events of the winter that begins on the hotel's doorstep. Ski off into the floodlit dark or watch the field go, then come back to a warm room and dinner in the village centre.