{"id":342404,"date":"2026-11-14T11:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T10:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/2026\/11\/14\/gommerlauf-obergoms-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-11-14T11:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T10:57:11","slug":"gommerlauf-obergoms-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geneveinfos.ch\/en\/2026\/11\/14\/gommerlauf-obergoms-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Gommerlauf in Obergoms, 27\u201328 Feb."},"content":{"rendered":"

The Gommerlauf brings together amateur cross-country skiers in the Goms valley, in Upper Valais. The 55th edition is held on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February 2027, starting from the Nordic Centre in Geschinen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The international Goms race holds its 55th edition in 2027. Its main event, the ski marathon, covers 42 km in free technique. The course links Geschinen, M\u00fcnster, Ulrichen, Obergesteln and Oberwald, then returns to the Nordic Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2023, 1,236 athletes from 25 nations started the 51st edition. The men\u2019s marathon was decided by one hundredth of a second. Bastien Poirrier of France won ahead of Thomas Bing of Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024, a lack of snow forced the organisers to run the marathon over two 21 km loops. In 2025, 1,636 athletes aged 6 to 82 took part. Around 3,500 spectators and 150 volunteers attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2025, Marianne Volken became the first woman from Upper Valais to complete all three weekend races. In 2026, the 54th edition drew 1,728 athletes and about 4,000 spectators. Candide Pralong and Giuliana Werro won the marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A special Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn train, the \u201cmoving grandstand\u201d, lets spectators follow the skiers along the course. The race is part of the Swissloppet series. Helvetia and MGBahn are among its main partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who organises it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The race is organised by the Eventverein in Geschinen, together with Obergoms Tourismus AG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to find<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Saturday, the Gommer Klassiker in classic technique starts at 9.30 am. The free-technique Gommerlauf follows at 11 am. Results are announced at 1.30 pm, and a pasta party opens from 4.30 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, the 42 km international marathon in free technique starts at 10 am. The Mini-Gommerlauf for children and young people follows at 1.30 pm. Results are announced at 2.15 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibs can be collected at hangar U69 of the Nordic Centre from Friday 26 February, 3 pm to 6 pm. On Sunday 7 March, Special Olympics races complete the programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n