FAQ

Registration

Online registration for the 56th Engadin Skimarathon and the 17h Engadin Half Marathon 2026 is open. 

REGISTRATION

Division into start waves

We proceed as follows for wave allocations:

For registrations before mid-January:

• The allocation to the different waves B1 to H28 will take place from mid-January. All persons who have registered by mid-January will be considered for allocation. Earlier allocation is not possible.
   
• Each wave consists of a maximum of 500 persons.
   
• The 200 participants with the fastest qualification times will be allocated to wave A0.
   
• For the wave allocations, the existing qualification times from the Engadin Skimarathon 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025 will be taken into account. The best time (in relation to the winning time) will always be taken into account. 

For registrations after mid-January:

• Participants who register after mid-January will be placed in the wave that corresponds to their strength class or running time. If the wave is already full, the participants will be placed in the next later wave (if space is still available).
   
• Each wave has a maximum of 500 participants.

First-time participants and participants without a valid qualification period

First-time participants and participants who do not have a qualification period between 2022 and 2025 can indicate their estimated time when registering online. The split into the waves takes place in mid-January based on the stated time. If a race time of less than 2:30 h is specified, the wave change form  must be filled out and documented with a corresponding Swiss or Worldloppet result from the last two years.

«Engadin Skimarathon – individual» does not count as qualification

Results from the «Engadin Skimarathon – individual» do not count as qualification time for the Engadin Skimarathon. These running times will not be taken into account for the wave allocation when participating in the Engadin Skimarathon.

General regulations

The classifications are not binding
The specified time, an existing qualification time or a valid performance record do not automatically guarantee a place in the wave that corresponds to the specified time. Depending on the registration status, the corresponding waves may already be full. If this is the case, the participants will be assigned to the next possible wave.

Request for wave change
Participants who have not started the Engadin Skimarathon for more than two years can start in the front waves with a valid proof of performance. For this purpose, the wave change form  must be filled out.

Valid qualification time
The qualification period for all participants is two years. If there is a qualification time from the Engadin Skimarathon for this period, this is relevant and proof of performance from other cross-country races will not be taken into account for the classification in this case. 

Starting bib voucher

The starting bib voucher will be sent to all participants by e-mail at the end of February and must be presented at the starting bib distribution (on mobile phone or physically). The starting bib voucher can also be accessed at the end of February via the starting list of Datasport.(search the participant's name and download the bib voucher)

It is important that a current e-mail address was provided during online registration. If you did not receive an email, check your spam folder, check the starting list of Datasport or contact the marathon office.

Effects delivery

 Participants of waves A0 - H7  must drop their effects bags by 8:30 am.

Participants of waves B8 - H28 must drop off their bag by 9:15 am.

Refreshments

The entire food and drink offer can be found on the route plan incl. food overview

Isostar provides the participants with the following products:

Isostar Energy Bar

Isostar Energy Bar provides rapidly available energy from various carbohydrates, which serve to maintain performance and replenish energy reserves in the body. B vitamins support the energetic metabolic activity.

Isostar Hydrate & Perform

The isotonic drink, which is available in the black cups at the refueling station. Now with a fine natural lemon flavor and no artificial colors or preservatives.

As an alternative there is of course water, tea and bouillon.

Bus from Pontresina to S-chanf

For Marathon participants (registered 42 km), who finish the race in Pontresina, as well as all Half Marathon participants who would like to visit the marathon party, shuttle busses run from Pontresina station between 10:00 am to 14:30 pm every half hour directly to the finish area at S-chanf. The next bus is always ready and can be used as a waiting room.

Refreshment stands & marathon party

Engadin Skimarathon Happenings

Distance and finish line

• The official race end is clearly communicated and the track is controlled by a race control vehicle. 
• Skiers who arrive at the finish after the official race end will not be ranked.
• If you are overtaken by the race control vehicle, you are only allowed to continue the race at your own risk. The starting bib must be taken off.
• The jury reserves the right to extend the last checkpoint times as well as the official race end in difficult conditions.

Engadin Skimarathon/Half Marathon

• The finish will be closed at 3:45 pm (42 km) / 2:30 pm (21 km). Participants who arrive at the finish after the official race end will not be ranked.
• Last passing times for 42 km: Pontresina 01:00 pm, La Punt Chamues-ch 2:15 pm and Zuoz 3:00 pm.
• There is an official bus in Pontresina, La Punt Chamues-ch and Zuoz which brings the late participants to the finish where they can collect their effects.
• Marathon participants who arrive in Pontresina after 01:00 pm will be pulled out of the Marathon and ranked for the Half Marathon.

Engadin Women's Race

• The finish will be closed at 1:00 pm.

Engadin Night Race

• The finish will be closed at 9:30 pm.
• Last passing time in St. Moritz at 8:30 pm.

Cancellation

If no cancellation insurance has been taken out and you cancel before the December 31st, the paid starting fee will be credited to the next year's race (no refund). The starting place can be postponed only two times. If you cancel after December 31st, no credit will be given. We recommend taking out cancellation insurance (eg. directly with online registration). The start authorization can be transferred to a replacement person until February 16th for a fee of CHF 40.00. The organization reserves the right not to consider any applications after 16 February.

If participants who enter Switzerland from abroad have to remain in quarantine for at least 5 days due to official instructions and therefore cannot start the Engadin Skimarathon, Engadin Women's Race or Engadin Night Race, the entry fee will be carried over to the next year.

Cancellation insurance

We recommend taking our cancellation insurance (only possible directly with the online registration). In the event of illness or accident, you may submit a request for reimbursement by submitting a medical certificate to Europäische Reiseversicherungs AG. If the application is accepted, you will automatically receive a Datasport voucher equal to the insured amount.

Europäische Reiseversicherungs AG
Steinengraben 28, CH-4003 Basel
T +41 61 275 27 27
schaden@erv.ch
www.erv.ch

Timing chip

The timing chip is attached to the inside of the starting bib. Timing is being conducted using a disposable chip, which is integrated into the starting bib. The chip no longer needs to be returned at the finish line.