The race will transport your drop bags to the aid stations at Riederfurka, Blitzingen and Grengiols. Vertical can also leave a drop bag at the check-in, which will be transported to the finish line at Eggishorn. You can also have a drop bag at the start/finish area that will remain there throughout the race. We offer this service primarily to assist runners who are running the race without a crew. Runners with a crew should try not to overload our volunteers with unnecessary drop bags.

Drop bags must be securely tied, labeled clearly with the runner's name and bib number, and deposited at the appropriate collection station. We allow drop bags to be deposited at the following times:

• Thursday August 8: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Friday August 9: 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
• Friday August 9: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday August 10: 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
• Saturday August 10: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (Kids Run)

Drop bags should be a reasonable size. In 2017, a runner brought a suitcase as a drop bag that was clearly way too big. What you see in the example photo below is appropriate. For the drop bag that stays at the start/finish area, a larger size is acceptable since we won't be transporting it. You are limited to one drop bag per aid station. Pacers are not allowed drop bags. The drop station will be located in the gym where the runner check in will take place. Please do not use paper bags, shoe boxes, or anything made of paper-like products. They can get wet and tear easily.

It is imperative that runners do not leave perishable items in their drop bags. Do NOT place glass bottles in your drop bags.

The drop bags will be returned to the gym as soon as that aid station is closing. In details, the drop bags should be back the latest at the gym:

• Riederfurka: Saturday 9:00 AM
• Blitzingen: Saturday 6:00 PM
• Grengiols: Sunday 8:00 AM

You also are free to go and pick up your drop bags at those aid stations. Simply get to the aid station and let the volunteers there know that you are taking your drop bag.

It is the responsibility of each runner to claim his or her drop bags. If you cannot retrieve your drop bags, have someone else do it for you. Drop bags must be claimed the very latest by 12:00 PM, Sunday. Any drop bags remaining in the gym following the event may be disposed of. DO NOT leave valuables in your drop bags.

The race is not responsible for lost or damaged drop bags and their contents.