Course & Elevation

The Zurich Marathon features a scenic loop course that takes runners through the heart of Switzerland's largest city and surrounding regions. The route combines urban streets with lakeside paths along Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), offering views of the Alps and charming Swiss countryside. The course is relatively flat with gentle rolling hills, making it accessible while remaining engaging.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 12°C

Humidity 65%

Rain Chance 35%

Spring weather in Zurich brings mild temperatures ideal for marathon running. Expect cool mornings and pleasantly warm afternoons with occasional Alpine breezes and a moderate chance of light rain.

🏆 Course Record

02:07:24

Haile Gebrselassie (2012)

Registration

Registration Opens November

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost CHF 120-140

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Zurich Marathon has been running since 1981, making it one of Europe's oldest continuously held marathons.
▸ The course loops around Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), offering stunning views of the water and distant Alpine peaks throughout the race.
▸ Haile Gebrselassie set the course record of 2:07:24 in 2012, one of the fastest times ever recorded in Switzerland.
▸ Approximately 48% of participants come from outside Switzerland, making it a truly international celebration of running.

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