🇨🇭Geneva, Switzerland
Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef
Expected May 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected May 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: May 3, 2026.
Course
130 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Excellent PB course — flat, fast, and well-paced
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Geneva's marathon is one of the most visually spectacular in Europe. The course follows Lake Geneva's northern shore past the famous Jet d'Eau fountain (one of the world's tallest), through Geneva's Old Town with its 11th-century cathedral, along the vine-terraced UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux wine region, and returns along the lake to the finish. The 130m of elevation comes from gentle lakeside rolling terrain. May conditions of 12–19°C and low humidity make this a solid PB course. As a UNICEF charity partner race, it attracts runners motivated by purpose as well as performance. The Mont Blanc massif backdrop across the lake is visible on clear mornings.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
11–19°C
Humidity
50–65%
Conditions
Swiss spring — clear lake-effect mornings, excellent racing
Wind
10–20 km/h lake breeze
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Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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