🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Marathon
Expected April 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected April 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Apr 12, 2026.
Course
195 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
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Zurich's marathon uses the Lake Zurich shoreline for its most spectacular section, running along the Quaianlage waterfront with the Glarus Alps visible in the distance on clear April days. The course also winds through the Old Town (Altstadt) with its medieval guildhalls, the Langstrasse neighbourhood, and the lakeside parks of Zürichhorn and Arboretum. The 195m of elevation is distributed across several climbs through Zurich's hilly terrain. April conditions are variable — 10–18°C — with Switzerland's characteristic weather unpredictability. Swiss organisation is predictably excellent: precision timing, well-positioned aid stations, and a smooth expo. The city's position at the heart of European rail connections makes it an easy marathon travel destination.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
10–18°C
Humidity
55–70%
Conditions
Alpine spring — variable, can be warm or cool
Wind
10–20 km/h Föhn wind possible
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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