20th anniversary of the Jungfrau Marathon in 2012

Two marathons will be held to mark the 20th anniversary of the Jungfrau Marathon in 2012. So twice the usual number of entries will be available. The World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge will also take place within the framework of the Jungfrau Marathon.

In terms of participant numbers, the Jungfrau Marathon is the biggest Swiss marathon and the world’s biggest mountain marathon. Entries have been snapped up very quickly in recent years and many runners lose out. But thanks to next year's anniversary, and the "double" event, 8,000 starting places will be on offer.

The marathons will be held on Saturday, 8 September and Sunday 9 September.

Entries for the 20th Jungfrau Marathon open on 9 September 2011.

The World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) has awarded the World Long Distance Mountain Running Challenge to the Jungfrau Marathon for the second time (previously hosted in 2007). Women will battle it out for the World Championship title on 8 September, men on 9 September.

The anniversary will be rounded off by a special fringe programme, for which the Jungfrau Marathon is teaming up with the Swiss Touring Theatre “Das Zelt”. Highlights will include the World Championship opening ceremony, award ceremonies, and shows by DJ Ötzi on Saturday and Sunday, as well as two special performances of the William Tell Open-Air Theatre.