FAQ
25th 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 November 30st | 60.00 |
| until February 15th | 70.00 |
| from February 16th | 90.00 |
2. How will the division into the starting blocks be done can I start in another starting block?
Start block division
The allocation to the starting blocks is based on the existing qualifying times from the last two years. First-time participants can allocate themselves based on their expected race time. This also applies to participants who have not taken part in the Engadin Women's Race for more than 2 years.
Allocation to the elite starting block
Proof of performance (Swiss Loppet or Worldloppet) must be provided in order to be allocated to the elite starting block (online form). Squad members must enclose a certificate of squad membership with their registration. 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 mid February and then continuously thereafter.
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. It may happen that certain starting blocks are fully booked. In this case, you will be assigned to the next free starting block.
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.
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 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.
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 28th 2026 | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Promulins Arena, Samedan |
| Sunday, March 1st 2026 | 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.
The special timetable of the Marathon Week will be published here at the beginning of the year.
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 from 8 am to 10.40 am. 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, 28th February, 2026
| Location | Road section | Time |
| Samedan | Access road Restaurant 21 from Flazbrücke (until March 1st at 01:00 pm) | 4:00 pm – 12:00 am |
| La Punt Chamues-ch | Via Chamuera und district road Curtins (until March 1st at 01:00 pm) | 4:00 pm – 12:00 am |
Sunday, 1st March, 2026
| Location | Road section | Time |
| Samedan | Access road Restaurant 21 from Flazbrücke (from February 28th 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 February 28th 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 1st 2026
| 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 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.
10. Where can I celebrate after the race?
Pasta party
| Time | Program | Place |
| from 11:00 am | Pasta-Party with live concert with «Dog on the Feet» | Marathon festival hall, S-chanf |
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 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
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. 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.
14. Applies the fluorid wax ban also to the Engadin Women's Race?
Fluorid wax ban at Engadin Skimarathon
The fluoride wax ban also applies to the Engadin Skimarathon
On July 1, 2023, a total ban on fluorinated ski waxes was introduced for all competitions sanctioned by the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. This ban applies to all participants of Engadin Skimarathon, Engadin Half Marathon, Engadin Women’s Race and Engadin Night Race. All ski wax must now be fluoro-free. Controls can be carried out both before the start and after the finish. If fluorine is detected, it will result in a starting ban or disqualification as well as a two-year starting ban. Therefore, it's crucial to thoroughly clean your skis and other equipment.
Controls at competitions
Controls can take place before the start or after the finish. With new testing equipment, it only takes a few seconds to determine whether the wax contains traces of fluorine. If the test result before the start shows traces of fluorine exceeding the limit, the skier will be banned from starting. If there are traces of fluorine after the race exceeding the limit, the skier will be automatically disqualified. The skier receives a starting ban for two years.
What the ban on fluoro wax means for participants of the Engadin Skimarathon
This ban affects not only the pros, but all participants in the Engadin Skimarathon, Engadin Half Marathon, Engadin Women's Race and Engadin Night Race. Worldloppet.com have analysed the effects and significance of this ban.
More information
Worldloppet: How does the Fluoro Wax Ban affect us at ski marathons?
