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Sierre-Zinal 2027: when and how to enter the lottery

Valais, Switzerland

31 km+2,200 m gain

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Lottery opens (2027) 150 days Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 12:00 p.m., Zurich time

In short

The 2027 Sierre-Zinal takes place on Saturday, August 7, 2027 ✓ date confirmed. To run it, the lottery opens around April 1, 2027 and closes on April 1, with results around April 2.

Estimated date: in 2026, pre-registration took place on Thursday 2 April from 12 to 6 pm, with results the next day. 2027: same weekday, to be checked.
To be confirmed once officially announced.

What are the 2027 lottery dates?

  1. April 2, 2027 Lottery results
  2. 7 August 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookA spot in the lottery for a bib
PriceCHF 110 plus transaction fees (2026 race)Price taken from the source, with its year.

How do you enter, step by step?

  1. Choose your categoryRunners, Tourists (fast walking, earlier start) or Juniors.
  2. Pre-register on April 1, 2027 from 12 to 6 pmSwiss time. Alone or in a group of 2 to 20: the whole group gets in, or no one.
  3. Results on April 2, 2027By email, in the afternoon (2026).
  4. Pay within the weekCHF 110 plus fees in 2026, otherwise the place goes to someone else.
Good to know. Not drawn? A waiting list opens in early May, and a bib can be transferred for CHF 25 until late July (2026).

Don't miss the date

Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Sierre-Zinal?

On Saturday, August 7, 2027.

Sierre-Zinal 2027: what is the opening date?

Lottery opens on Thursday, April 1, 2027 at 12:00 p.m., Zurich time. Estimated date: in 2026, pre-registration took place on Thursday 2 April from 12 to 6 pm, with results the next day. 2027: same weekday, to be checked. To be confirmed.

How much is a Sierre-Zinal bib?

CHF 110 plus transaction fees in 2026, paid within the week after the draw.

Can you enter Sierre-Zinal as a group?

Yes, 2 to 20 people: in the draw, the whole group is picked or none of it.

Can you transfer your Sierre-Zinal bib?

Yes, for CHF 25, from 2 May to 21 July in 2026. A waiting list also opens on 2 May.

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Sources and checks. 2026 dates, prices and rules taken from the official website (sierre-zinal.com); 2027 date announced by the organizer. Sources: Sierre-Zinal, registration. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.