Run Randa Run
AUGUST 3, 2024
Large (30/3000) - Medium (19/1400) - Small (9/900)
HYBRID FORMAT
This year we will combine an in-person group run on August 3rd with the collection of solo efforts at any time during the season.
THREE DISTANCES
You can choose to take on either the S (9km with 900m ascent/descent), M (19km with 1400m ascent/descent), or L (30km with 3000m ascent/descent) version, all of which start and end in the heart of Randa.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Regardless of the distance, your mountain journey will begin at the church in the center of Randa, after which you will ascend past the Chüebodmen on your way to the Europaweg and the first checkpoint at the Europahütte. From there you will cross the 494-meter-long Charles Kuonen Hängebrücke, after which the S course will head back down to Randa, while the M and L courses will climb the alpine Kinhüttenweg to the second checkpoint at the Kinhütte. before descending back to the valley and the next checkpoint at the Schalisee. From here the M course will return to Randa through the valley, while the L course will take on the significant ascent to the final checkpoint at the Weisshornhütte and the final descent back to the village and a celebratory drink at Treff 494.
MAP
Download GPX (updated on 10. August 2023)
REVISED GPX (updated on 4. August 2024) --- the section between Springelboden and the Militärenweg is currently closed due to storm damage.
PROFILE
DETAILS
GROUP RUN
All three distances will start with the ringing of the church bells at 7:00 a.m. on 3. August 2024.
GATHERING LOCATION
Treff 494 (Dorfstrasse 115, 3928 Randa)
ROUTE FINDING
While the course will take place on well developed trails, it is not specifically marked for Run Randa Run, and therefore all runners should either be confidently familiar with the path and/or carry a GPS guidance system with the course plan preloaded.
SELF SUPPORT
You should plan to carry everything that you will need for the duration of the event. Water and snacks should be available for purchase at a few points along the route (Europahütte, Kinhütte, Schalisee, and Weisshornhütte).
SOLO EDITION
To document any solo-edition attempts, you will need to take a series of selfies as you pass through the following points:
START (Randa Kirche)
Europahütte
Hängebrücke
Kinhütte
Schalisee
Weisshornhütte
FINISH (Treff494)
These can either be posted in real time to our WhatApp group* or submitted along with your GPX track (or a link to your activity on Strava) after the run.
EQUIPMENT
All participants should plan to bring at least the following items:
backpack
clothing and footwear suitable for running in the high mountains in variable conditions
water
rain jacket
identification
cash (for water/snacks at the huts)
cellphone
emergency blanket
first aid kit
REGISTRATION
To participate, please complete the appropriate registration form:
GROUP RUNNERS
LARGE
Jonathan F.
Philipp M.
Sophie K.
Zach Y.
MEDIUM
SMALL
Emanuele D.
PLANNED SOLO RUNS
2024 LEADERBOARD
If you've completed your run but aren't yet listed in the leaderboard, please submit your details via the finisher form.
ALL-TIME RECORDS (30/3000)
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
If you would like to get involved in the organization, planning, or logistics of future events, please contact Philipp or Jonathan directly.