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PRACTICAL INFO

Prepare your race

Bib Collection

Bib collection takes place exclusively at the Marché Couvert de Montreux. Please note the specificities according to your race.

Le Marathon

  • Friday, June 5: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, June 6 (Race Day): From 06:00

Mandatory: Presentation of a valid original ID is required for collection. For the race, a physical copy or the original is mandatory in your basic kit.

Sunday Races

La Classique, La Cadette, La Directissime & La Hike and Fly

  • Saturday, June 6: 14:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday, June 7 (Race Day): From 06:00

💡 Reminder: Residents of Switzerland have the option to choose "Home Delivery" (CHF 3.-) during their registration.

🚫 No on-site registration

It is not possible to register during bib collection or on race day.

⚠️ Important reminder for Caux starts

There is no bib collection at the start in Caux. Going through Montreux is mandatory.

Refreshments

Energy management is key to your success. For this edition, we are focusing on reducing our ecological footprint.

Cup Management

For Le Marathon

Strict "Zero Cup" concept. No cups provided. Personal cup (min. 15cl) is mandatory.

For the Sunday races

Cups are available, but we strongly encourage using your own reusable container to limit waste in the mountains.

Aid Stations

  • Le Marathon: 4 stations.
  • La Classique: 8 stations.
  • La Cadette & La Hike and Fly: 5 stations.
  • La Directissime: 2 stations.

Available on site: Mineral water, sports drinks, cola, salty and sweet snacks.

Gear & Equipment

Mandatory Kits

Le Marathon

The complete list of mandatory equipment for the Marathon (as well as details on the weather kits) is available directly on the race's dedicated page:

► View the mandatory equipment for the Marathon

La Hike and Fly

  • Parachute: Wearing a certified reserve parachute is mandatory from the start.
  • Live Tracking: The Burnair Map app must be installed on your smartphone. Participants must activate the live tracking function throughout the entire race.

Note: The use of Live Tracking is free with the "Free" subscription.

Poles Regulations

✅ ALLOWED

Le Marathon, "Walkers" and "Nordic Walking" categories, La Directissime and La Hike and Fly.

If a runner starts with poles, they must keep them throughout the entire race. Abandoning or giving them away is forbidden.

🚫 FORBIDDEN

"Runners" categories on La Classique and La Cadette.

Changing Rooms & Bag Drop

Changing Rooms & Showers

Changing rooms equipped with showers are available at Collège Etraz throughout the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Bag Drop

Information regarding the bag drop service will be communicated later.

Bag Transport

Information regarding bag transport to the finish line for the Sunday races will be communicated later.

Note: There are no drop bags planned for Le Marathon.

Accompanying Tickets

Discounted train tickets are never sent by mail.

Pick-up location: "Information" stand at the Marché Couvert de Montreux, strictly before the start.