Spartan Morzine Winter Trail 2026

Spartan Morzine Winter Trail is a winter trail race held in Morzine, a ski resort in Haute-Savoie, French Alps. This snow-and-mountain event offers 10 km and 21 km distances, typically taking place just before Christmas. The race is situated around 1,200 meters above sea level, with average temperatures near 5°C. Runners should anticipate cold air, wet snow, packed snow, or a combination of these conditions. Geneva Airport serves as the nearest major airport for participants arriving by air. The course utilizes the Morzine ski area, crossing alongside ski slopes and through high-altitude forests. Marketed as a Trail Blanc, the sound of snow underfoot contributes to its appeal, though conditions are not guaranteed to be uniform or easily predictable. Now in its third edition, the event is suited for runners seeking a short or half-marathon distance trail race with an Alpine terrain rather than a flat road race. Following the race, local winter cuisine is featured, complementing the pre-Christmas mountain resort atmosphere.