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27 July 2020, 2pm

Block starts and masks allow 2000 runners to participate

Swissalpine finds success with new safety concept

by Wilfried Raatz

Swissalpine
Sat 25 July 2020

Raatz

The 35th edition of the traditional Swissalpine running spectacle was the acid test for larger running events since the coronavirus struck.

The relief was clear to see for Andrea Tuffli, the Founder and President of Swissalpine. “The concept, which we had completely redeveloped within two months and coordinated with the cantonal administration and the municipality of Davos, has proven itself. The start and finish area is the most important sector; here we were able to sign the maximum number clearly with block starts of 300 runners and a minimum of helpers from the organisation,” said the 78-year-old, pioneer of the Swiss mountain running and trail scene.

“The block start system with a responsible protection concept worked well, not least because of the discipline of the participants. I can imagine using this system next year, hopefully without masks.”

Swiss Athletics President Christoph Seiler came to get an idea of ​​a major event in which almost 2000 runners competed over the two days of the event. “Davos sets an important example in the running calendar, which has been severely affected by the corona pandemic. It is impressive what Andrea Tuffli and his team have accomplished in a short time.”

Result

42.7km
Men
1 Matthias KYBURZ SUI 3:00:16
Women
1 Natascha BAER SUI 3:48:44
10km
Men
1 Timo TRINIDAD SUI 34:57

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