Registrations

Who can register?

The event is open to all, subject to age limits for the different courses.

  • 18 years in the year for the Marathon
  • 16 years in the year for the Half Marathon
  • 14 years old in the year for the 10km and the EKIDEN relay
  • 12 years old in the year for La Trott'aux Fous 5km
  • 9 to 11 years old in the year for the Minirathon
  • 6 to 8 years in the year for the Half-Minirathon
  • 0 to 11 years old in the year for the Familyrathon

 

How to register?

All registrations can be made at www.marathonvalais.ch. It won't take you more than 5 minutes to register, and you'll receive immediate confirmation by e-mail.

I'm a minor, do I need parental consent?

By registering for the half-marathon, 10km or 5km, participants confirm that they are taking part under their parents' responsibility.

Registrations for kids and family formats are made directly by parents.

What does my registration include?

  • A welcome bag with different gifts
  • A t-shirt 
  • Finisher's medal (if desired)
  • Access to all refreshment points on the chosen route
  • Timing and ranking
  • Signage of the course (signposting and staff)
  • Security and first aid service

 

 

Can I cancel/change my registration?

Each participant can choose the itinerary that suits him/her best and this choice must be indicated at the time of registration.

The MAXI FLEX option guarantees flexibility in the choice of course at the time of registration. Thanks to this option, participants can, free of charge and with no need for supporting documents, from the date of registration until May 15 :

  • Change route (adding any difference with the new route chosen if the fare is higher. There is no refund if the new route has a lower fare).
  • Transfer the number to a third party 
  • Postpone registration until next year 

Without the MAXI FLEX option, it is possible until April 30 to:

  • defer registration to 2027 on presentation of a medical certificate: CHF 20.00
  • change the number holder : 10.00 CHF
  • change route: CHF 10.00 plus any difference with the new route chosen if the fare is higher. There is no refund if the new route has a lower fare.

After this date and without the MaxiFlex option, no further changes are possible.

In all cases, the registration fee will not be refunded and the welcome pack will not be mailed.Any request made after the day of the race will not be processed.

Any registration considered valid for the following year is strictly personal and cannot be transferred to a third party. If the person cannot participate a second time, the registration fee will be lost.

 

Is a medical certificate or a license required for the race?

No, a license and/or medical certificate is not required to take part in sporting events in Switzerland. However, the organization strongly recommends that participants consult a doctor to confirm their fitness for this type of effort.

 

How can I be sure I'm registered?

Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You can also retrieve your registration via your confirmation e-mail.

 

I received a discount or free code, where do I enter it?

When you register on the site, an input field opens under the course of your choice (once the course has been selected). This is where you enter your free or discount code. You can then check the validity of your code. If it's valid, it will subtract the voucher amount from your bill.

 

Bibs

Where and when can I pick up my number?

You'll find it all at Martigny Expo. You'll soon be able to consult the Marathon Village map.

  • Saturday, May 23 :
    • Number pick-up from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
    • Mini-Minirathon 2km, Semi-Minirathon and Familyrathon 1.5km: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
    • 10 km and 10 km Walking: 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
    • La Trott'aux Fous 5km and company: 1:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  • Sunday, May 24 :
    • Bib number pick-up from 06:30
    • Marathon: 06:30 to 07:30
    • Half-marathon: 06:30 to 08:30

What documents are required and who can collect the numbers?

Each participant must collect his/her number in person. Exceptionally, if registration is full, the group leader (club president) or a colleague may collect the number by presenting :

  • number withdrawal card
  • a copy of the person's identity card
 

When are the bib numbers given?

Bib numbers are communicated a few days before the event, so that we can allocate them according to the sporting criteria given to us. Your personal bib number will be available a few days before the event on your Njuko account.

 

Departure / Arrival

Where and when does the departure take place?

All starts and finishes are at Martigny Expo. You will soon be able to consult the Marathon Village map.

  • Saturday, May 23 :
    • 5:00 pm: Start of the Minirathon
    • 5.40pm: Start of the Mascott'Run
    • 6.10pm: Start of the Half-Minirathon
    • 6:30 pm: Start of the Familyrathon
    • 7:30 p.m.: Start of the 10km + 10km Walking race
    • 9:00 pm: Start of the Trott'aux Fous individual and corporate race (5km)
  • Sunday, May 24 :
    • 08:00: Marathon start
    • 09:00: Half-marathon start

The exact departure times by SAS will be communicated later.

Where is the finish line?

Finishes for all courses will be at Martigny Expo.

I'd like to do the race with a friend, but we're not in the same starting group. What can I do?

To ensure that you are in the same starting group, you must select the same race pace when you register.

Will there be different starting groups and how are the SAS defined?

The groups will be defined according to the different estimated paces. The number of locks and start times will be announced later.

 

D-Day

Is it possible to leave a bag of personal belongings?

You can leave your bag in the "athlete bag deposit" area at Martigny Expo.

Where are the EKIDEN relay crossing points?

  • Martigny (CERM) - Charrat (Cave les Collines): 6.1 km
  • Charrat (Cave les Collines) - Saxon (Vouillamoz Fruits): 7.7 km
  • Saxon (Vouillamoz Fruits) - Saillon (Bains de Saillon): 5.9 km
  • Saillon (Bains de Saillon) - Charrat (VS Fruits): 9.4 km
  • Charrat (VS Fruits) - Martigny (La Bâtiaz Casa Nostra): 6.6 km
  • Martigny (La Bâtiaz Casa Nostra) - Martigny (CERM): 7.8 km

Are there changing/shower rooms?

Yes, just a few metres from the finish line at Martigny Expo, in Martigny's Stade d'Octodure.

Is it possible to eat on the course?

Of course, everything will be there to help you cross the finish line in the best conditions! 

Are there pacemakers to help me reach my goals?

  • For the marathon: 3h00, 3h30, 4h00, 4h30
  • For the half-marathon: 1h30, 1h45, 2h00, 2h15
  • For the 10km: 45min, 50min,  55min, 1h00

     

Are there any time limits or time barriers?

Yes, for safety reasons, runners must comply with the neutralization times. These are the times at which it will no longer be possible to continue the race from the checkpoint concerned. Failure to pass the checkpoints before the times defined below will result in the participant being disqualified from the race and not appearing in the event rankings.

Time barriers :

> Marathon :

  • Charrat (Cave les Collines): 09:10 a.m.
  • Saxon (Vouillamoz Fruits): 10:30 a.m.
  • Saillon (Bains de Saillon): 11:30 a.m.
  • Charrat (VS Fruits): 1:00 pm
  • Martigny (La Bâtiaz): 2:00 pm
  • Martigny (Epicentre): 2:30 pm
  • Martigny (Giratoire Ouest de l'Av. du Simplon): 2:45pm
  • Martigny (Place du Manoir): 2:50pm

    > Half-Marathon :

 
  • Charrat (Cave les Collines): 10:45 a.m.
  • Charrat (VS Fruits): 1:00 pm
  • Martigny (La Bâtiaz): 2:00 pm
  • Martigny (Epicentre): 2:30 pm
  • Martigny (Giratoire Ouest de l'Av. du Simplon): 2:45pm
  • Martigny (Place du Manoir): 2:50pm

    > 10km :

  • Martigny (La Bâtiaz): 8:15pm
  • Martigny (Epicentre): 8:40pm
  • Martigny (Giratoire Ouest de l'Av. du Simplon): 8:50pm
  • Martigny (Place du Manoir): 9:00 pm

    > 5km :

  • Martigny (Route d'Octodure): 9:40pm
  • Martigny (Place du Manoir): 9:45pm

The closing times for race finishes are as follows:

  • Marathon: at 3:00 p.m.
  • Half-marathon: at 3:15 p.m.
  • 10km: at 10:00 p.m.
  • 5km: at 10:00 p.m.
  • Kids and Family races: 30 minutes after their start

     

Où can I consult the regulations?

Find the rules here.

After the race

When and where can I see my results?

Your results will be available on mso.swiss on the day of the event.

There will also be a live follow-up for your loved ones.

 

Are there any rankings?

Yes the categories are as follows:

New: the festive and sporting race modes are combined. All participants will be able to see their stopwatch and appear in the rankings.

Marathon

  • Men's Scratch
  • Men H18 : from 18 to 29 years old
  • Men H30 : from 30 to 39 years old
  • Men H40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Men H50: 50 to 59 years old
  • Men H60 : from 60 years old
  • Women Scratch
  • Women F18 : from 18 to 29 years old
  • Women F30: 30 to 39 years old
  • Women F40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Women F50 : from 50 to 59 years old
  • Women F60 : from 60 years old
  • Ekiden Relay Mixed Scratch

Half marathon

  • Men's Scratch
  • Men H16 : from 16 to 29 years old
  • Men H30 : from 30 to 39 years old
  • Men H40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Men H50: 50 to 59 years old
  • Men H60 : from 60 years old
  • Women Scratch
  • Women F16 : from 16 to 29 years old
  • Women F30: 30 to 39 years old
  • Women F40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Women F50 : from 50 to 59 years old
  • Women F60 : from 60 years old

10km

  • Men's Scratch
  • Men H14 : from 14 to 29 years old
  • Men H30 : from 30 to 39 years old
  • Men H40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Men H50: 50 to 59 years old
  • Men H60 : from 60 years old
  • Women Scratch
  • Women F14 : from 14 to 29 years old
  • Women F30: 30 to 39 years old
  • Women F40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Women F50 : from 50 to 59 years old
  • Women F60 : from 60 years old

10km walking: sorted alphabetically only

5km

  • Men's Scratch
  • Men H12 : from 12 to 17 years old
  • Men H18 : from 18 to 29 years old
  • Men H30 : from 30 to 39 years old
  • Men H40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Men H50: 50 to 59 years old
  • Men H60 : from 60 years old
  • Women Scratch
  • Women F12: 12 to 17 years old
  • Women F18 : from 18 to 29 years old
  • Women F30: 30 to 39 years old
  • Women F40: 40 to 49 years old
  • Women F50 : from 50 to 59 years old
  • Women F60 : from 60 years old
  • Mixed company challenge (the time will be based on the sum of the three best team times)

 

Kids

Minirathon :

  • Boys U11: 11 years old (2015)
  • Girls U11: 11 years (2015)
  • Boys U10: 10 years old (2016)
  • Girls U10: 10 years old (2016)
  • Boys U9: age 9 (2017)
  • Girls U9: age 9 (2017)

Semi-minirathon & Familyrathon :

Children taking part in the Half-Minirathon will be timed individually, but no ranking will be established, either by category or by performance.
Results will be published in alphabetical order only.
The aim is to promote participation, the pleasure of running and the festive spirit of the event, rather than competition.

Costume contest: prizes awarded to the 3 best costumes of the day, at the end of the Saturday and Sunday prize-giving ceremonies.

Prize-giving times will be announced in the runner's guide and on our networks. 

 

Where can I get my medal?

The finisher medal will be given to you at the finish. As soon as you arrive, you will be able to tell it to yourself (rightly so), because yes, you did it!

Where can I view my photos?

You can order your photos directly on our partner's page www.kuva.swiss. Please note that you can benefit from a preferential rate if you pre-order your photos when you register.

Companions

Can my companions come on the whole course?

Yes, it is possible to come and encourage the runners on the course. Please note that the roads are closed and access is recommended by soft mobility (train, bike, scooters, others).

Can my companions come to the start and/or finish of the race?

Yes, it is possible to come and encourage the runners at the start and finish of the races.

Volunteers

How can I become an MTVS volunteer?

The BCVS Marathon des terroirs du Valais is above all a unique adventure lived through the smiles of the volunteers!

A great atmosphere and, of course, gifts and dinner to thank you for your commitment. Registration opens in January 2026.

Become a volunteer

Contact

We are happy to answer all your questions. Don't hesitate to contact us at info@rd-events.ch