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Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon
Zurich, Switzerland
December 13, 2026Date confirmed
84.8 km48 km30 km25.5 km+1
City RunCulture & History+4
CHCity Runs & Local Calendar
Running Calendar Races in Zurich: City Runs, Half Marathons & Trails
12 verified events (12 confirmed dates) and 39 races in Races in Zurich with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events1212 confirmed dates
Competitions39Races & courses
Distances0.9 - 114 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,660 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Zurich Marathon
Zurich, Switzerland
April 11, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+1
Photo: Zacharie Grossen · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
SOLA Relay Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
May 22, 2027Date confirmed
114 km
City RunRelay+3
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Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
November 15, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
City RunCulture & History
Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Basel City Run
Basel, Switzerland
November 21, 2026Date confirmed
7.5 km5.5 km
City RunFestive
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Course de l'Escalade
Geneva, Switzerland
December 6, 2026Date confirmed
7.32 km4.82 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Capra Challenge Night
Geneva, Switzerland
December 9, 2026Date confirmed
8 km
Nature & Off-RoadNight Run+1
Photo: JoachimKohler-HB · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & Hiking
10 km of Payerne
Payerne, Switzerland
March 7, 2027Date confirmed
10 km5 km
City RunKids & Youth Races+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2026 | Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Road Running | 84.8 km48 km30 km25.5 km |
| Dec 6, 2026 | Course de l'Escalade | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Road Running | 7.32 km4.82 km |
| Dec 9, 2026 | Capra Challenge Night | Geneva, Canton of Geneva, CH | Trail Running | 8 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2027 | Zurich Marathon | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Apr 24, 2027 - Apr 25, 2027 | 20 km de Lausanne | Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road Running | 20 km10 km5 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2027 | SOLA Relay Zurich | Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH | Trail Running | 114 km |
| May 6, 2027 | St. Gallen Marathon | St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km6 km |
November 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15, 2026 | Frauenfelder Marathon and Military March | Frauenfeld, Canton of Thurgau, CH | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
| Nov 21, 2026 | Basel City Run | Basel, Canton of Basel-Stadt, CH | Road Running | 7.5 km5.5 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2027 | 10 km of Payerne | Payerne, Canton of Vaud, CH | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 10 km5 km |
| Mar 14, 2027 | Cep Cortaillod Half Marathon | Neuenburg, Canton of Neuchâtel, CH | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km |
| Mar 20, 2027 | Kerzerslauf | Kerzers, Canton of Fribourg, CH | Road Running | 15 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The host city of Races in Zurich (Zürich District, Zurich, Switzerland) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 12 public events and 39 individual races, including 12 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Zurich, Frauenfeld, Basel, and Geneva. Notable events in the selection include Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon, Zurich Marathon, and SOLA Relay Zurich.
Race distances span from 0.9 km to 114 km, reaching up to +2,660 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Races in Zurich includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Races in Zurich?
RunningCompass currently lists 12 verified events with 39 individual races in Races in Zurich. A total of 12 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon, Zurich Marathon, and SOLA Relay Zurich.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Races in Zurich?
Events in Races in Zurich focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 0.9 km entry-level races up to 114 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Zurich, Frauenfeld, Basel, and Geneva.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Races in Zurich?
The most selective courses in Races in Zurich climb up to +2,660 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Races in Zurich?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.