Napf-Marathon
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About the race
The Napf-Marathon is a multi-discipline running event held in Trubschachen, canton Bern. The 37th edition took place on 11 October 2026 with 382 participants. The event program includes several distance options:
- Classic Marathon 42.195 km
- Berglauf about 20 km
- Team race with one leg of 20 km and one leg of 22 km
- 4activ varied group distances
- Nordic Walking 20 km
The course runs in the pre-alpine Emmental landscape around the Napf and crosses hills, brooks, meadows and forests. Organizers publish rankings and personal race photos after the event; recent editions included hundreds of images available for download. The site reports autumn weather with clear visibility and comfortable temperatures for the 37th edition. Local volunteer helpers and spectators supported participants along the route. The event description also notes a separate mountain-run profile and that the Napf-Marathon can present variable conditions including wet and cold weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.