Long Distance is the 32.7km trail race at World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2027 (Klosters, Switzerland). The race starts on June 11, 2027. It starts and finishes in Klosters.
Hold a steady pace and save energy for every section.
The course climbs 2000m+. With 61m/km of climbing, this is a true mountain course with sustained climbs and descents. By gradient, 44% of the distance is uphill, 36% downhill and 20% flat. The longest climb runs 6.0km at an average 11.6% grade (697m of vertical). The longest descent runs 8.9km at an average 7.5% grade (660m of vertical). The steepest climb averages 30.3% over 0.4km. The steepest descent drops at 35.5% over 0.6km. Surface: 76% trail, 13% road, and 11% smooth. Flat-equivalent effort: 50.2 FlatKM.
Poles bring little benefit here: only about 5.1km of pole-friendly terrain.
Quad damage risk is moderate (index 23 of 100), with 46% of the load in the first half: 1 descent deserves a plan and a couple of downhill sessions before race day.
On race day, start temperatures have historically ranged from 10°C to 20°C, with around 13°C at the highest point; the chance of precipitation is about 71%. Heavy rain of 10.0mm or more falls on about 20% of days around this date.
This page has a pacing and nutrition planner, a gradient matrix, an interactive elevation profile and historical weather for Long Distance.
Other distances of World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2027Up & Downhill (11.1km)
Other editions of Long Distance2026
Official websitewww.wmmrc2027-klosters.com
