FAQ
23rd Engadin Women's Race
1. How can I register and what is the entry fee?
Entry fee
The amount of the entry fee depends on the time of receipt of payment.
| Engadin Women's Race | CHF |
| until February 15th | 60.00 |
| from February 16th | 80.00 |
2. How will the division into the starting blocks be done can I start in another starting block?
Start block division
The division into the starting blocks is based on the existing qualification time of the last two events.
First-time participants who provide proof of performance (Swiss Loppet or Worldloppet) can be divided into a front starting block. This also applies to participants who have not started at the Engadin Skimarathon for more than two years. Squad members must enclose a certificate of squad membership with their registration.
Note: It may happen that certain starting blocks are fully booked. In this case, you will be assigned to the next free starting block.
Change of start block
For changing to a different start block, a request must be submitted with the online form, after registration and receival of the entry fee. The allocation is made by the organizer and participants will be informed accordingly. Those who wish to start in a rear starting block can do so at any time and do not have to report this in advance.
In principle, no requests will be processed for existing qualifications from participations in the past two years of competition. In this case, the qualification is determined by the results. Due to cancellations in 2020 and 2021, a change of starting wave can be requested, provided that participation in another Swiss Loppet or Worldloppet race took place in 2020 or 2021.
When requesting a starting wave change after the starting bib has been allocated, a processing fee of CHF 40.00 will be charged. The first starting bib allocation will take place at the beginning of January and then continuously thereafter.
3. Where can I stay?
Stay overnight in one of our partner hotels. Here you will find the overview of all hotels with short description and contact details.
We also arrange cheap group accomodations in civil defense facilities and school buildings that you can book online.
4. How and when will I receive the voucher to pick up my starting bib?
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 via the personal Datasport login at www.datasport.com/myDS. 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 your Datasport account or contact the marathon office.
5. When can I pick up the start number?
Starting bib distribution Promulins-Arena, Samedan (Engadin Women's Race only)
| Date | Time | Ort |
| Saturday, March 2nd 2024 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Promulins-Arena, Samedan |
| Sunday, March 3rd 2024 | 8:30 am - 9:45 am | Promulins-Arena, Samedan |
6. How can I travel to the start?
With the Rhaetian Railway and the Engadin Bus to the start
Getting to the start is free for all participants of the Engadin Skimarathon / Half Marathon and Engadin Women's Race. For the transfer on race Sunday, the starting bib is valid on the trains of the Rhaetian Railway and in the buses of the Engadin Bus. The journey to Maloja (Engadin Skimarathon / Half Marathon) takes place from St. Moritz train station on the Engadin Bus.
Special timetable 2024 (will be uploaded sometime in winter)
regular schedule of the Rhaetian Railway
Parking
On race day there is no possibility to drive to the starting area by car. The free "Kiss & go zone" is located at the Aldi in Cho d'Punt. From there shuttle buses run to the start. Paid parking is available in the Samedan car park.
Road closures
Based on Article 64 of the Roads Act (StrG) and Article 24 of the Road Ordinance (StrV), the following cantonal and municipal roads are closed to all traffic.
Saturday, 4th March, 2023
| Location | Road section | Time |
| Samedan | Access road Restaurant 21 from Flazbrücke (until March 3th at 01:00 pm) | 4:00 pm – 12:00 am |
| La Punt Chamues-ch | Via Chamuera und district road Curtins (until March 3th at 01:00 pm) | 4:00 pm – 12:00 am |
Sunday, 5th March, 2023
| Location | Road section | Time |
| Samedan | Access road Restaurant 21 from Flazbrücke (from March 2th at 4 pm) | 12:00 am–11:30 am |
| Bever | Access road Isellas | 8:00 am–11:30 am |
| La Punt Chamues-ch | Via Chamuera und district road Curtins (from March 2th at 4 pm) | 12:00 am–1:00 pm |
| La Punt Chamues-ch | Via Cumünela, Chesa Planta | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
7. When is the start?
Start Engadin Women's Race
Sunday, March 3rd 2024
| Startblock | Time |
| Elite | 10:00 am |
| Elite A | 10:05 am |
| Main Class | 10:10 am |
| Main Class B | 10:15 am |
| General Class | 10:20 am |
8. By when do I have to submit my effects at the latest?
Effects delivery
All participants have to hand in their personal effect bags before 10:00 am. In the overview plan you will find the location of the delivery point.
9. Where are the refreshments on the route?
Refreshments
The entire offer of refreshments can be found on the couse map incl. refreshments.
10. Where can I celebrate after the race?
Pasta-Party
Well-deserved pasta party at the finish in S-chanf. All are welcome.
11. When is the finish closing time?
Finish line closing time
| Time | Race | Place |
| 01:00 pm | Engadin Women's Race | S-chanf |
12. I can't participate. What happens next?
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 18th for a fee of CHF 40.00.
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
13. Where can I return the timing chip if I do not want to/cannot participate in the race?
Timing chip
The timing chip is attached to the inside of the starting bib and will be taken at the finish line. If you do not participate in the race, we ask you to return the timing chip - either by mail (in a padded envelope) to the marathon office or during the race at the finish line in Pontresina or S-chanf .
