Saturday, September 25, 2027 · Tramelan
Practical information
Everything you need to know to prepare for your race, experience it calmly and enjoy it all the way to the podiums.
Events, equipment, time limits. The 2027 version will follow; the 2026 version serves as the reference until then.
PDF Route and GPX tracksThe four routes with profile, relief map, aid stations and downloadable track.
See AccommodationHotels, bed and breakfasts and apartments in and around Tramelan, motorhome pitches.
See Any questions?Can't find the answer on this page? Write to us at info@utjb.ch, we'll reply by email.
To writeBefore the race
Registration, equipment, accommodation: these are things that need to be sorted out at your place, well before the big day.
Registration is handled by MSO-Chrono, our timing partner. In 2026, online registration remained open until 30 minutes before the start of each race, with an additional period after Wednesday evening.
Opening date and prices 2027: announced at the opening of registrations.
All requests must be submitted via MSO-Chrono, at support@mso-chrono.ch. Their cancellation policy applies.
Individual accident insurance is mandatory. It must cover any search and rescue costs in Switzerland.
Each route has its own page: profile, relief map, aid stations, passage time and GPX track to download.
Hotels, guest houses and apartments in Tramelan and the surrounding area: the list in PDF.
For motorhomes: designated pitches are available, flat, on gravel or grass. Toilets and showers are available at La Marelle, open until 10 pm on Fridays and from 5 am on Saturdays.
- Poles are permitted, but must be kept with you from start to finish.
- No dogs, even on a leash.
- No Nordic Walking category.
No finisher prize. In 2026, each runner received a bag containing the long-sleeved t-shirt of the edition when collecting their race number.
Your equipment
| Mandatory | La Découverte | La Traversée | L’Essentielle | La Grandiose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal cup | recommended | OBLIGATORY | OBLIGATORY | OBLIGATORY |
| Headlamp | No | No | No | OBLIGATORY |
The timetables
Everything takes place on Saturday, at the Salle de la Marelle. No race bibs are given out the day before: pick yours up during your race time slot, along with an ID.
Friday, September 24, 2027
Saturday, September 25, 2027
Bib times, briefings and podiums: those of the 2026 edition, updated with the 2027 regulations.
During the race
Supplies, signage, safety: what awaits you on the trails of the Bernese Jura.
- Villeret
- Chasseral
- Lamboing
- Central Square
- Cortebert
- Villeret
- Chasseral
- Central Square
- Cortebert
- Villeret
- Cortebert
Complete self-sufficiency: think about your water.
A full refreshment station awaits you at the finish line, regardless of your chosen route. No cups are provided: you must bring your own on the three longest routes.
- Banana, orange, dried fruit
- Broth, water, syrup, isotonic drink
- Cereal bars, dark chocolate
- Cheese, dried meat
- Salted snacks, biscuits, candies
It's possible, but only within a 100-meter radius of an official checkpoint. Elsewhere, personal supplies and race support are prohibited.
All routes are marked the day before with flagging tape, ground spray, flags, and reflective stakes. The GPX track remains your best ally if you have any doubts.
Each route has its maximum passage times at the checkpoints and at the finish. The 2027 times, in the usual direction of the routes, will be published with the 2027 regulations.
Tell a volunteer on the course or at the command post, using the number on your bib. The organizers will take you back to Tramelan.
No live tracking at the moment. Checkpoints along the route allow you to follow your progress on an MSO kiosk at the finish line.
To encourage: no area reserved for spectators, choose your corner of the trail.
On your chest or stomach, fully visible throughout the race, over all your clothes. Never on your bag or on your leg.
You can leave a bag at the Information stand. It will be monitored during your race.
After the race
A shower, a massage, a meal, then the catwalks: the party continues at La Marelle.
Men at the Marelle, women at the CIP gym, just a stone's throw away.
A team of masseurs will be waiting for you once you've showered.
Pasta, sandwiches, pastries, hot and cold drinks, all day long.
The top 3 men and women overall and in each category, on each course. Attendance is mandatory to receive your prize.
The podium schedulesThe rankings of all editions since 2018, with your split times.
View the rankingsPhotographers are stationed along the routes. Find your photos by your name or bib number.
Find my photosComing to Tramelan
Start, finish, race numbers, changing rooms and catering: everything is in the same place.
Tramelan train station is a 5-minute walk away. Check your timetable: the first train departs at 6:00 AM.
Signposted parking is available near the venue on race day. Spaces are limited: consider carpooling.
Reserved, flat parking spaces. Open until 10pm on Fridays and from 5am on Saturdays.
The spirit of trail running
Our trails cross rich and fragile areas, home to chamois, deer and foxes. We're counting on you.
- Sort your waste: PET, paper, glass.
- Reusable dishes and cups, washed by a local foundation that provides work for people reintegrating into society.
- Water and energy with moderation.
- Stay on the marked trails.
- Don't throw anything away, keep your packaging until the next station.
- Respect the wildlife and plants.
Experiencing the race differently
Supplies, course marking, welcome: the UTJB exists only thanks to its volunteers. A question? Write to sandrine@utjb.ch.