8.07.2025
Summer in Engelberg isn’t just about big peaks and tough trails, it’s about the people you meet on the way up, the stories shared at the finish line, and those long, post-run evenings in our garden. Here are four races to get your heart pumping!
If you’re into trailrunning and good company, there are four trailrunning events in Engelberg we can recommend this season that bring runners, locals, friends, and visitors together for the kind of mountain days that stick with you. Whether you’re chasing a new distance, just here for the fun, or looking for a team challenge, there’s something for everyone!
1. Rugghubelhütte Berglauf – August 3
This one is a classic. The route takes you from the village up to Rugghubel SAC hut, 9 km and over 1,200 meters of elevation. It’s short, steep, and just the right kind of brutal. A great intro to mountain racing, or a perfect test of your early season legs.
Rugghubelhütte Berglauf: https://www.berglaufengelberg.ch/
2. Titlis Mountain Trophy – August 9
This one’s about the summit, but even more about who you share it with. The route climbs all the way to the summit cross of Titlis, at 3,000 meters. You’ll see fellow runners along the way, trade encouragement, and probably make a few new friends before reaching the top. It’s a real mountain mission, and one of the most iconic challenges around here. Bonus: the bragging rights are huge!
Titlis Mountain Trophy: https://www.titlis.ch/en/events/mountaintrophy?t=1754776740
3. RunThrough Engelberg – August 22–23
A full weekend of trailrunning, good vibes and type-2 fun!
- Friday kicks off with a vertical race, and Saturday is all about choosing your adventure:
- 100K
- 56K
- 25K
No matter the distance, the energy on the trails is the same. Each course winds through alpine trails, local peaks, and the kind of terrain that makes your legs hurt in the best way!
RunThrough Engelberg: https://engelberg.runthroughtrails.com/en/
4. Engelberg Backyard Race – September 20
You know we had to throw our own race into the mix. The Engelberg Backyard Race hosted by us and The Mountain Studio is probably the most fun of them all. The loop is 6.7 km, and how many you run is totally up to you!
- Race Edition: One 6.7 km loop every hour on the hour. Go until you can’t.
- Collector Edition: Choose your start time, skip a loop if needed, and collect as many as you want.
- Team Edition: Team up with a friend, alternate loops, and see how far you can push each other.
The loops start from the Lodge and end with high-fives, snacks, and maybe a beer or two in our garden. It’s one of our favorite days of the season, and it’s built for everyone, from mile collector to the just-here-for-fun crowd.
Sign up here: https://engelberg-backyard-2025.confetti.events/
Planning to race? Make it a weekend
Stay with us at Ski Lodge Engelberg, roll out of bed to the start line, soak in the hot tub post-race, and hang out with fellow runners in our bar or garden. Whether you’re chasing a summit or just chasing a personal best, we’ll be here with stories, food, and a cold drink after.
Book Your Stay here: https://skilodgeengelberg.com/booking-packages/
See you on the trails in Engelberg
