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THE PRE-RACE
Pre-race
ESTIMATE
HIS TIME
Is your team complete?
Next step: estimate your total race time to allow the organization to assign the correct start times.
TO BE RETURNED BEFORE AUGUST 15
Download the Excel spreadsheet, complete it with your team, then send it back by email to contact@runmate.org .
How does it work?
01
Download
Retrieve the timesheet prepared by the organization
02
Complete
Complete the estimated pace for each relay runner with your team
03
04
Run
An accurate estimate facilitates reception at relay points and safety on the route
Why is this important?
Start times better distributed
Relay points ready to welcome you
Safety and devices better positioned
Keep in mind
Going too far ahead can lead to a temporary stop at the relay point
Being too late may require getting ahead on the course
A good estimate = a smoother race
Challenge estimate 2026
The team that comes closest to its real-time result will win a unique prize in the 2026 edition.
Mates Meeting
Thursday, July 16th at 12:30 PM
A session to familiarize yourself with the event, the course and the timesheet.
Discover the event
Follow the route
Understanding the Timesheet
Questions and Answers
📹 Find replays of the Mates' video calls:
FLEUR DE PAINS
TOGETHER. FROM THE FIRST TO THE LAST KILOMETER.
Fleur de Pains is proud to support the participants of Run Mate by Core Lean throughout this adventure.
From start to finish line, via the gourmet relay points, we are by your side to share moments of conviviality, gourmet delights and energy.
Pre-race
THE COURSE
2026
The organizers reserve the right to modify the course up to and including race day and during the event to ensure participant safety. The final GPX track will be provided the day before the race.
The route
offline
To follow the route even without a network, each Mate must install Maps.me before the event.
Maps.me is a free application available on the App Store and the Play Store. It allows you to import and follow the detailed route of the race, even offline, without 3G, 4G or 5G.
The organization strongly recommends that every Mate use the application.
The app allows users to have detailed information about the route and checkpoints with them at all times. This allows runners to confirm they are indeed on the course.
Install the application before the event and download the "Lake Geneva Region" and "Haute-Savoie" maps.
The route to be integrated into the application will be communicated the day before the race in KML format.
1
Install
Download Maps.me on your phone.
2
Prepare
Download the useful maps before the weekend.
3
Import
Add the KML file that was sent the day before.
4
Run
Keep the route and relay points handy.
COMING TO THE EVENT
On event
VILLAGE & ACCESS
All the information you need to reach the Run Mate by Core Lean village, access the participant parking lot and prepare for your stress-free arrival.
VILLAGE LOCATION
Pierrier Omnisports Hall
16 Rue du Lac
1815 Montreux, Switzerland
FIND YOUR WAY EASILY
Event Village
Salle Omnisports du Pierrier
Rue du Lac 16
1815 Montreux, Suisse
Mandatory attendance
All Mates must be present during bib collection and equipment check.
Start & Finish
The start and finish are located in the immediate vicinity of the village and the participants' parking lot.
HOW TO COME ?
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By train
Opt for public transport and reach the village from Clarens or Montreux train stations.
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By bike
A practical solution for companions and Mates staying near the village.
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By vehicle
Only one vehicle per team may access the participants' parking area with the official sticker.
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The vehicle sticker
You will be given a sticker at the entrance to the participants' parking lot at the Omnisports Hall (start and finish point). Place it clearly on your windshield: it is mandatory to access this parking lot as well as those of all relay points.
Please respect the rule of one vehicle per team and per parking lot .
Participant parking
🅿️
Access is reserved for vehicles displaying the team sticker.
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A maximum of one vehicle per team to optimize parking space and streamline the driver changes
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In the immediate vicinity of the village, the start and the finish
Other parking areas
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CFF - P+Rail Clarens — 10 min walk — paid parking
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Palace Parking — 20-minute walk — paid parking
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SBB - P+Rail Montreux — 25 min walk — paid parking
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Chailly-sur-Montreux park-and-ride — 30-minute walk — paid parking
No. Access is reserved for vehicles displaying the sticker, but spaces are still limited. Plan your arrival accordingly.
No. Only one vehicle per team is allowed in the participating parking lots.
At the entrance to the participants' parking lot at the Pierrier Omnisports Hall on Saturday. It must remain visible in the vehicle throughout the weekend.
Event program
Sur évènement
The weekend at a glance
Key points to remember
On Saturdays, please arrive one hour before your start time. Schedules are subject to change by the organizers.
Saturday, September 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bib collection
Bib collection and equipment check.
All Mates must be present.
9h00 - 17h00
Staggered departures
Your start time will be communicated by email two weeks before the event.
Sunday, September 20
7h30 - 13h30
Arrivals
The members of each team cross the finish line together!
7:30am - 2:00pm
Moment convivial
Enjoy your Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP fondue and your La Nébuleuse beer, with or without alcohol.
How are departures defined?
The start time will be determined using the time sheet: the most enduring teams will start first, the fastest last, for a smooth race throughout the course.
Before departure
Collect your race number, have your equipment checked and plan to arrive one hour before your start time.
01
Your schedule
Your departure slot will be sent by email two weeks before the event.
02
After the effort
Enjoy the arrival, the Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP fondue and a La Nébuleuse beer to celebrate your adventure.
03
Material
OBLIGATORY
To ensure everyone's safety, a minimum level of preparation is mandatory.
Here are the items to bring per vehicle as well as the equipment to collect at the start.
By
vehicle
To be presented when collecting race bibs in order to start the race.
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Vehicle documents
+ minimum 2 driver's licenses
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Identity card
of each Mate or copy
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Minimum 2 headlamps
with spare batteries (mandatory from 7pm to 8am)
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Minimum 2 reflective vests
Mandatory from 7pm to 8am
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Minimum 2 phones
with charger
🩹
1 first aid kit
by vehicle
🥪
Meals & water for the team
To be provided by yourselves. Water access will be available at all relay points
To be collected
at the start
The items handed over to the team before they hit the road.
🚗
Vehicle sticker
necessary for all parking lots
📍
GPS beacon
+ event bracelet
🎁
Runner's pack
A gift for participants, snacks…
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Bibs
Core Lean team bib, individual bib and bib belt
The full contents of the runner pack will be revealed in early September… just a little more patience!
instructions, advice
and safety
Before setting off, take the time to consult the essential information: course signage, teammate tracking, emergency numbers and instructions to follow in case of unforeseen events.
SIGNAGE
RACE
During the race, you will find several signs to help you find your way.
Barrier
Good direction
Directional arrow
Good direction
Cross
Wrong direction
You'll regularly find reflective tape and directional arrows. At major intersections, signs with a cross will indicate the paths you shouldn't take. If you run more than 1 km without seeing one of these signs, you're probably not going in the right direction.
FOLLOW
HIS MATE
Live tracking will be available over the weekend.
Following your teammate's progress will be possible on our website throughout the event weekend. Remember to share this information with your team so everyone can keep up with the race.
Live tracking available on the website during the event weekend!
Emergency numbers
We advise you to save these numbers in your phone before the race so you can access them quickly if needed.
Medical hotline: +41 21 784 41 75
PC course: +41 76 498 82 54
Life-threatening emergency in Switzerland: 144
Life-threatening emergency in France: 15
If a Mate
gets lost
The organization, via an alert system, will be the first to know if a Mate deviates significantly from the course.
The organization will contact the team captain to explain the situation. The captain will then need to contact their teammate.
If the organization has not yet contacted you, you can contact the Race Control Center.
If a Mate
se hurt
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The injured Mate calls his team to come and get him.
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Any Mate on the team can replace him and the injured Mate can rejoin the vehicle.
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The replacement Mate resumes the race from the point where the runner abandoned.
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In case of a life-threatening emergency, call one of the emergency numbers depending on the territory where you are located.
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If there is no emergency, you can consult the medical team.
Practical information
ON THE RACE
PICKUP POINTS & RULES
To ensure the event runs smoothly, here are the best practices to adopt at relay points and the essential rules to follow throughout the course.
WHEN I ARRIVE
AT THE PICKUP POINT
Durant la course, tu trouveras plusieurs panneaux pour t’orienter.
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I take my container
to get me a drink (no cups available at the collection points)
👋
I welcome the volunteer team
and I give my bib number for the check
🏃
I'm taking over
and I collect my Core Lean race belt and the GPS tracker
Warning: at the Meinier relay station, you must stop at the Timing Stand to change your GPS tracker.
ON THE RACE
BE CAREFUL
↗
Do not follow your teammate in a vehicle
It is forbidden to use the runner's route by vehicle to follow a Mate
➜
Don't follow a Mate on a bike
Cycling surveillance is also prohibited
RULES TO FOLLOW
ON THE ROAD
🗑️
Do not litter
Keep your rubbish with you and use the recycling bins provided.
📣
Respect the calm
No honking, shouting or loud music between 10pm and 7am
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Alcohol and narcotics are prohibited.
The consumption of alcohol or narcotics is prohibited.
🏡
Respect the properties
Do not damage any public or private property encountered.
🚻
Use the toilet
Please respect the designated collection point areas. Public urination is prohibited.
🤝
Preserve the event
The towns and villages along the route allow the organization of Run Mate by Core Lean: please respect the rules
After
the race
🏁
I cross the finish line with my mates
📍
I'm returning the GPS tracker
🎁
I collect my finisher's gift
🍺
I'm getting my La Nébuleuse beer
with or without alcohol
🫕
I'm enjoying my fondue.
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP
💆
Changing rooms, showers and massages are available for your optimal recovery.
Zoom partner
The Mates' fondue get-together
For the third year in a row, fondue with Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP awaits all the Mates at the finish line.
Prepared with Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, known for its creaminess and unique taste, this iconic specialty of the canton of Fribourg has become the unmissable gourmet event at the end of the adventure.
After the kilometers covered, it's time for a convivial moment where everyone can share a fondue, exchange impressions and celebrate the challenge.
A gourmet tradition that is now part of the Run Mate By Core Lean experience.
The finishing comfort to share as a team.
At my house
📷
I note the
Pro Camera Challenge
📝
I am completing the satisfaction questionnaire
Volunteers
💚 The shadow team
OUR
VOLUNTEERS
Every year, more than 260 motivated and dedicated volunteers make Run Mate by Core Lean possible. Their energy and availability transform this weekend into an unforgettable adventure for all the Mates.
A CRUCIAL ROLE
From relay points and course security to hospitality and aid stations, volunteers are everywhere to support the teams and ensure the event runs smoothly.
WHY BECOME A VOLUNTEER ?
🤝
Experiencing the event differently
Go behind the scenes of Run Mate and share the adventure from the participants' perspective.
⚡
To be useful in the field
Your presence directly contributes to the safety, smoothness, and success of the race.
💬
Join a real team
Meet motivated, committed people ready to experience an intense weekend together
1
Choose your mission
Select the role that suits you best according to your preferences and availability.
2
Sign up
Complete the registration form in just a few minutes
3
Join us on the field
Your assignment and practical information will be sent to you before the event.
A socially conscious event
🌿 A socially conscious event
RUNNING WITH
MEANING
Run Mate by Core Lean takes place in an exceptional environment around Lake Geneva. We all have a role to play in preserving this area and supporting causes that matter.
TWO STRONG COMMITMENTS
Reduce the environmental impact of the event and highlight a foundation committed to the prevention and treatment of strokes.
OUR COMMITMENTS
DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE
For this edition, the focus is on two major levers: transport and waste reduction.
🚆
Favor sustainable transport
À pied, à vélo ou en transports publics : chaque trajet repensé réduit l’impact de l’évènement.
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Sharing your vehicle
If you are coming by car, consider carpooling and filling up the vehicles.
♻️
Reduce waste
Avoid single-use products and use recycling facilities.
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Protecting Lake Geneva
No waste should be left on the route, at the relay stations or in nature.
Every gesture counts
A more responsible race relies on everyone's choices.
Thank you for playing along with us.
WASTE
A large proportion of the plastic produced worldwide is intended for single use. Once discarded, it is still too rarely recycled and sometimes ends up in nature, oceans and lakes.
🗑️
Sort your waste correctly
Use the bins and recycling areas provided in the village and at the relay stations.
🎒
Take your rubbish home with you
If there is no collection point, keep them with you until you reach the next suitable area.
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Set an example
Encourage your team to adopt the right reflexes before, during and after the race.
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Dirk Müller Foundation
Prevention, research, training, and improving stroke care.
OUR CHARITABLE PARTNER
The Dirk Müller Foundation was created to support people affected by a stroke and to help improve their care.
By supporting the foundation, you are contributing to the funding of research, prevention and medical training, particularly in Peru.
13,7 M
strokes each year
5,5 M
d’issues fatales
1 out of 4
personne concernée au cours de sa vie
The funds enable the introduction of endovascular techniques, the training of doctors and the long-term transfer of skills to local teams.
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