CHILDREN RACE
“Race of the Five Obstacles“ in Sierre for children 4 to 9 years old - Friday, August 7, 2026
The nine editions of the Course des Cinq Obstacles were a great success in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Around 400 children took part in a fun and challenging course.
Held around the Town Hall building and its central square, the event features five playful obstacles (water basin to cross, slalom, ramp, hurdles and obstacles). As the little sister of the Course des Cinq 4000, it was designed for children aged 4 to 9.
2026 edition: OFFICIAL REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 2 AT 12:00
Registration
There is no lottery for children. The first-come, first-served system continues to apply for this category. There will be no pre-registration, and payment will be made on April 2, 2026.
You can create or update your personal Datasport account to make the registration process easier.
You will be able to add one or more people to your profile in order to register them at the same time as you.
Entry Fees and Payment
The registration fee is CHF 15.-
Registration is final once payment is confirmed.
runners information
The race will take place on Friday, August 7, in Sierre.
The starts will be given by age categories from 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM.
One lap is 450 meters.
- Children aged 4-5 i.e. run 1 loop
- Children aged 6-7 i.e. run 2 loops
- Children aged 8-9 i.e. run 3 loops
- Children aged 4-5 i.e. run 1 loop
- Children aged 6-7 i.e. run 2 loops
- Children aged 8-9 i.e. run 3 loops
Categories
- Children aged 4-5 - born in 2021-2022
- Children aged 6-7 - born in 2019-2020
- Children aged 8-9 - born in 2017-2018
Prizes
Each participant will receive a token prize.
Schedule
- 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm : number collection at the town hall of Sierre
- 5:00 pm : start for girls 4-5 years old
- 5:15 pm : start boys 4-5 years old
- 5:30 pm : start for girls 6-7 years old
- 5:45 pm : start boys 6-7 years old
- 6:00 pm : start for girls 8-9 years old
- 6:15 pm : start boys 8-9 years old
- 7:15 pm : awards ceremony
- followed by a festive evening at Couleur Pavé
Sierre-Zinal Mascot – The Ibex
The mascot will make its appearance at the Children’s Race.
Highlights of the 2025 edition
The Five Obstacles Race in Sierre
Results 2025 - kids
