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The Marathon (Trail) du Grand Ballon is at his 4th edition! The start and finish is in Le Markstein (1183m)!
Thanks to the auberges, there will be more fun at the aid stations and the supporters can follow easily at every aid station!
A medical certificate is required for this event.
Check all the information + conditions of a valid medical certificate here.
If you're looking for a cool weekend in the mountains, register for one of the distances of the Marathon (Trail) du Grand Ballon and enjoy the trails with us on 29.07.2023 on the 13km, 22km, 42km or 80km!
Registration is only possible online via SQM Time and according to the price table below. It is therefore useful to register early! People who register before 12 July will receive a personal bib number with their first and last name.
Early Bird | Basic price | Last Minute | |
13km | €20,00 | €25,00 | €28,00 |
22km | €28,00 | €35,00 | €39,00 |
42km | €44,00 | €55,00 | €66,00 |
80km | €85,00 | €95,00 | €105,00 |
Don't forget to wear the right shoes, you'll need a minimum of grip!
For the exact location of the aid stations, elevation profiles and courses we refer to our event on Trace de Trail.
80km | 42km | 22km | 13km | |
Survival blanker | X | X | X | X |
Whistle | X | X | X | X |
Water supply, min. 1l | X | A | A | A |
Waterproof (running) jacket | A | A | A | A |
Telephone | X | X | X | X |
GPX | A | A | A | A |
Gels, bars, .. | A | A | A | A |
Head lamp | A | - | - | - |
Protection mask | X | X | X | X |
... |
Start and finish at hotel Wolf (Route des Crêtes, Le Markstein.)
Friday 28.07.2023
18.30 – 20.30: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
Saturday 29.07.2023
04.15 – 05.00: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
05.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 80km
07.00 – 10.00: Race office is open + pick up bib number all distances.
08.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 42km
09.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 22km
10.00 : Start Marathon du Grand Ballon 13km
14.00 : Time limit 13km (≃ 3,25km/u)
15.00 : Time limit 13km (≃ 3,66km/u)
21.00 : End | Time limit 80km (≃ 5,00km/u) and 42km (≃ 3,23km/u)
Bib numbers are not sent in advance and can only be collected from the race secretary on the day of the race. You will receive your bib number by email a few days before the event and you can also view it on the list of participants that comes online at the same time as the mailing.
You will receive all extras you ordered (such as a T-shirt or eco-cup) together with your bib number. It is possible to pick up the numbers of your family and/or friends. You must report all last minute changes in distance to the secretariat.
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
There are no changing rooms.
There are showers at Auberge du Steinlebach at 1km of the startzone. Click here for the location on Google Maps.
There is storage of sports bags.
By default you are NOT insured through the organization for physical injuries during the race. You can choose to take an insurance through the organizer when you register. This is an additional paying option.
A selection of photos can be found a few days after the event on our Facebook page. This can be viewed by anyone, including those who do NOT have a Facebook account.
During the event, the Sportograf team will be present to take the most beautiful photos of you in action. You can find your personal photos via the link below or by clicking on the icon behind your name in the results list.
This event is part of the Runners' Lab Trailrun Series.
Looking for a nice place to stay?
1. Hotel Wolf, Le Markstein.
At 50m of the start.
For booking, contact them by
2. Auberge du Steinlebach
1km from the start and this place is one of the aid stations!
For booking, contact them by
There will be a mass start at the startline (arch) for each distance.
The rankings will be made up based on the start time.
To avoid congestion on the course, you will start drop by drop via a narrow starting lane ("rolling start").
If you decide on the day to run a different distance, you must inform the secretariat beforehand.
All aid stations have official opening hours / opening times
Consult the tab Course --> Time Limit Per Aid Station
There are 1 or 2 timing chip(s) on the back of your bib number. Do not fold the chip(s) and make sure you wear your bib number above your clothes on your stomach or chest. The chips ensure that your (split) times are registered when you pass a checkpoint.
Control points are scattered throughout the course, usually at the supply point. Some checkpoints beep as you pass through them, but not all. Don't panic so if you don't hear anything, you will be registered anyway.
All intermediate times and end times of all participants can be followed live online on the SQM Time website. On the day of the event, the result can be followed live via www.sqmtime.com/live . Via this live coverage, supporters can follow the progress of their favorite runners on the spot via their smartphone. The fans at home can of course also follow everything closely.
There are even participants who like to see during the race how much position they are in and how much time their buddy is ahead or behind!
The prizes will be awarded during an award ceremony near the finish area.
The exact hour will be decided on the day itself and communicated by the speaker or the race director. The ceremonies are held approximately 15 minutes after the arrival of the 3rd finisher.
There are no age group podia, only overall for men and women.
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
To view the photos in a larger format, we refer to the album on Facebook (also available for those who do not have a Facebook account) and / or the Sportograf event page. You can also view / purchase your personal photos on the event page of Sportograf.
Click here for the results of 2022.
Click here for the results of 2021.
The 2020 edition has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
Click here for the results of 2019.
Dogs are not allowed.
Poles are allowed.
If you're participating at a nighttrail or a semi-nighttrail, the head torche is mandatory.
Changing your distance, buying a T-shirt, adapting your data and even canceling it can ONLY be done through your SQM Time account. So you do this all by yourself!
After you have logged in, search for the relevant order and change the details. If your new data results in a lower cost price, your account will be credited and you can use that amount for another registration. If your new information leads to a higher registration price, you still have to pay that amount to complete the change.
If you wish to cancel, your account will be credited in accordance with our cancellation conditions. You can then spend this amount on another registration later.
Attention: Please check the conditions of the organizer to find out until when you can cancel and how much your account will be credited !
Sorry you are too late, registration for the Marathon du Grand Ballon is no longer possible.
Click here for all information regarding the medical certificate.
You will also find a correct template to present to the doctor.
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