TEAM AND PARTNERS

THE COMMITTEE

The Swiss Canyon Trail committee is made up of a group of people who work throughout the year to ensure the smooth running of the event.

Patrick CHRISTINAT - Presidency, Sponsoring

Vidjay CHRISTINAT - Vice President, Technical Course Manager

Elif BASIC - PC Course & Doctors

Sergei Morel - On-site infrastructure technical manager

François SEEWER - Supply Manager

Maria CHRISTINAT - Subsistence

Gladys THARIN - Massage / physio manager

Stéphane EVARD - Racing Office

Francine RICCHIUTO - Technical control / Departure/Arrival

Sébastien GIROD - Cashier

Kjetill CHRISTINAT - Environmental Manager & Outdoor Restoration

Camille STIRNEMANN - Youth Challenge

Corinne GINDRAUX - Administrative Manager & Secretariat

Dogan BASIC - Elite Home & Results Announcement

Arnaud LEBET - Volunteer Manager

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA TEAM

Throughout the year, the Swiss Canyon Trail relies on specialized partners to ensure professional and creative communication. These complementary expertises work year-round to promote the Swiss Canyon Trail far beyond its trails.

MY Visual

Social media content management. Creation of visual content to capture the intensity of the races and enhance the unique landscapes of Val-de-Travers. Print and digital graphics.

Sélève consulting

Overall digital marketing and communication strategy, team coordination and management of digital actions to strengthen the visibility and impact of the event.

CORNELIA Forte

Media and press relations manager, responsible for exchanges with journalists and relaying information to the general public.

OUR PARTNER RACES

Quebec Mega Trail

Swiss Canyon Trail 81K and 111K finishers receive a 30% discount on registration for the Québec Mega Trail QMT 80 or QMT 110. QMT 80 and QMT 110 finishers receive a 30% discount on registration for the Swiss Canyon Trail 81K or 111K. For the winners (1st man and 1st woman) of the Swiss Canyon Trail 81K, registration for the QMT 80K is free, a plane ticket and accommodation for 4 nights are offered to participate in the QMT of the same year. The winners (1st man and 1st woman) of the QMT 80 receive a free registration for the SWISS CANYON TRAIL 81K, a round-trip plane ticket to Geneva and 4 nights of accommodation near the Swiss Canyon Trail race site for the following year's edition.

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Great Raid of the Pyrenees

The winners (1st man and 1st woman) of the Tour des Lacs (80K) are invited to Switzerland to participate in a Swiss Canyon Trail race. The winners of the Swiss Canyon Trail 81K are invited to the Grand Raid des Pyrénées, a trail race organized by the Association.

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Western States

SWISS CANYON TRAIL IS A QUALIFYING RACE FOR THE WESTERN STATES 2026

Finishers of the Swiss Canyon Trail 111K in less than 24 hours will be eligible to participate in the Western States 2027 drawing.

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Ultra-Trail Cape Town

  • For 166K finishers: A draw among the athletes who have completed the race will allow you to win the flight, hotel and bib to participate in the prestigious UTCT.
  • For UTCT finishers: An identical benefit to the Swiss Canyon Trail is also reserved for you.
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The Trail by Train Tour

SWISS CANYON TRAIL – Member of the Trail by Train Tour The Trail by Train Tour (TTT) brings together events that are committed to preserving the environment. What makes them special? Their starting points are all close to a train station. No need for a car! Trail runners are nature lovers, almost by definition. Unfortunately, they sometimes contribute to harming it when they travel long distances by car.

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