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17 August 08:00-20:00Ski Lodge Engelberg

Welcome to the first edition of the Engelberg Backyard Race!

Ski Lodge Engelberg & The Mountain Studio are thrilled to welcome you to Engelberg Backyard Race! This is our own version of a classic Backyard Ultra Race.

Whether you're an experienced ultra-runner or tackling your first running challenge, we're excited to have you join us for this day. The spirit is all about pushing your own limits and help friends to set new PR:s.

The race format includes a 6,7km loop that you run every hour, on the hour, until you can't complete a lap within the time limit.

You can choose to sign up for our Race Edition or the Collector Edition!

Race Edition - Push yourself from the start at 08:00 and see how many loops you can make within the time frame. 

Collector Edition - From 12:00 to 19:00, you can start every hour and collect as many loops as you want along the day. You choose your starting hour, and you can take a break and pass a loop,  get some extra energy. Collect as many loops as you want to break a new PR.

The Race 

Date: 17 Aug, 2024

Startime: Kl 08:00 - 20:00

Location: Ski Lodge Engelberg

Distance: 6.7 km / loop

Registration Fee: 30 CHF

Including in registration fee

  • Number bib
  • Event t-shirt
  • Energy station during the race
  • Hot food prepared during the race
  • Fantastic offers & raffle prizes from partners
  • Discount voucher in The Mountain Studio Engelberg store
  • Good price on burgers & beers afterwards with your bib
  • Strong legs for the winter!!!

The top three finishers in the Race Edition &  Collector Edition will receive prizes. Additionally, we have the Runners' Choice Spirit Award, given to the individual who pushes themselves a bit further... And a lot of raffle prizes!

The Loop 6.7 km

Our loop starts and ends outside the Ski Lodge terrace. The course stretches along the river up to the golf course area before heading back down again. It’s relatively flat.

Elevation 41 m, 70% gravel

RULES - HOW DOES IT WORK?

Backyard Race Edition - A competition concept where runners run a 6.7 km loop starting every full hour. You remain in the competition as long as you make it around the loop within 60 minutes, and the person who runs the most laps wins. You must not skip a lap or be late to the start of the next lap, then you will be out. If we have more people who complete the same number of laps, it is the time on the last lap that determines the placing. 

We will have no chip timing or individual timing for each laps, just an official clock running along the day.

Backyard Collector Edition - Less rules, do it on your own terms. From 12:00 to 19:00, you can start every hour and collect as many laps as you want during the day. You choose your starting hour, and you are free to skip a lap, take a break, get some extra energy and collect as many loops as you want. The only requirement is that a lap must not take longer than one hour. Use the vibe to break a new PR or just get a good training session. We want as many runners as possibly at the end of the day to get some great vibe and ending with a well deserved burger & beer at the Ski Lodge terrace.


Accommodation Engelberg

Ski Lodge Engelberg Backyard Package 

  • 30% Code for 2 hotel nights incl breakfast. 
  • Hotel Promo code: Backyard30

Hard Facts

  • 2 nights Accommodation incl. 
  • our hearty breakfast buffet every morning. 
  • Race Start and Finish location.
  • Free access to bask in our sauna and hot tub.-
  • All the local adventure and outdoor tips you need for a great vacation.


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