A special spectacle in snow The annual Engadin Skimarathon is becoming more and more popular every year. This is really no wonder, though, as the world’s second-largest cross-country skiing race is a special event that shouldn’t be missed for a multitude of reasons. Expect an exciting sports event for the entire family in front of snow-covered mountains, a party atmosphere and great food and drinks. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF I PHOTOS: SWISS-IMAGE.CH / ANDY METTLER
Since 1969, thousands of cross-country skiers have taken on the marathon course between Switzerland’s Maloja and S-chanf on the second Sunday of March. The marathon week also sees the Engadin half-marathon, the Engadin women’s race, as well as the Engadin night run. The fact that the race is fully booked yet again this year shows just how popular the event is. The women’s race and the 64 | Issue 84 | March 2020
night run are also more in demand than ever and have established new submission records for 2020. Over 14,000 skiers from over 60 nations will attend the 42-kilometre-long main race this year. This year, the Engadin marathon week will begin on Sunday, 1 March, with the 21st Engadin women’s race across 17 kilometres from Samedan to S-chanf.