Jungfrau-Lauberhorn Uphill Run 2027
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On Sunday 21 March 2027, starting at 10:30, the Jungfrau-Lauberhorn uphill run climbs the famous Lauberhorn downhill line from Wengen on foot. It is a 4.48 km race with 1,028 m of ascent, from Innerwengen up to the downhill start hut.
The event
This is a running race, not a ski tour. Runners set off from Innerwengen at 1,287 m and climb to the Lauberhorn downhill start hut at 2,315 m, following the same line the World Cup racers take on the way down. That means going up through the sections skiers know by name: the Hundschopf, the Haneggschuss and the Kernen-S, seen from the opposite direction and at a very different speed. Over 4.48 km and 1,028 m of climbing, it is a hard, honest effort with a memorable finish high above the village.
The run is organised by the team behind the Jungfrau-Marathon, and a pizza party in Wengen follows for registered runners once the field is home.
Around the village
The race starts from the village itself, which makes it unusually easy to be part of. The Lauberhorn is the mountain the hotel takes its name from, and its downhill start sits directly above Wengen, so the whole course unfolds on home ground. Spectators can see runners off from Innerwengen and be back in the centre in minutes, or ride the Wengernalpbahn up towards Wengernalp for a view of the higher sections and the finish area.
Practical information
Date: Sunday 21 March 2027
Start: 10:30
Course: 4.48 km, 1,028 m of ascent, from Innerwengen (1,287 m) to the Lauberhorn downhill start hut (2,315 m)
Type: uphill running race, following the Lauberhorn World Cup downhill line
After: pizza party in Wengen for registered runners
Plan your stay
With a village start and a mid-morning gun, staying in Wengen the night before makes the morning simple, so book your March stay in good time. Staying at Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern Collection Hotel, puts you a few minutes from the start in Innerwengen and directly below the mountain the race climbs, with the railway station on your doorstep for the return down from the top.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jungfrau-Lauberhorn Uphill Run?
It is a running race that climbs the famous Lauberhorn World Cup downhill line from Wengen on foot. The course covers 4.48 km with 1,028 m of ascent, from Innerwengen at 1,287 m to the downhill start hut at 2,315 m. Runners pass sections skiers know by name, including the Hundschopf, the Haneggschuss and the Kernen-S.
When does the race take place?
The next edition is on Sunday 21 March 2027. The start in Innerwengen is at 10:30. With a village start and a mid-morning gun, staying in Wengen the night before keeps race morning simple.
How do I enter, and what does it cost?
The race is organised by the team behind the Jungfrau-Marathon. Registered runners are treated to a pizza party in Wengen once the field is home. The entry fee and registration details for 2027 were not published at the time of writing, so check with the organisers before planning your race.
Where can spectators watch the race?
The race starts from Innerwengen, so you can see the field off and be back in the village centre in minutes. For the higher sections and the finish area, ride the Wengernalpbahn up towards Wengernalp. The finish sits at the Lauberhorn downhill start hut at 2,315 m, high above the village.
Why stay at Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn for the race?
The hotel is a few minutes from the start in Innerwengen and directly below the mountain the race climbs. The railway station 50 m from the door handles the ride back down from the top. Afterwards, Wengen's largest wellness area is made for tired legs, and the hotel restaurants cover the evening.