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St. Gallen Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 850 m to 42.2 km in Saint Gallen (Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland)

LocationSt. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, SwitzerlandShow on map(47.4245° N, 9.3767° E)
Date & StatusMay 6, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

St. Gallen Marathon is an endurance sporting event in St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, CH focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+), and Walking 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 6, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (auffahrtslauf.ch).

Official website
St. Gallen Marathon in St. Gallen (Work: "Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August", Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Hiking trail at Mürren, Bern, Switzerland, 2012 August" · Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen) · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadForestLakes & PondsKids & Youth Races

Races & distances (7)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m374 m - 454 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m377 m - 417 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m380 m - 399 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 10 kmWalking & Hiking10 km+45 m383 m - 402 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 6 kmRoad Running6 km+27 m386 m - 397 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Walking 6 kmWalking & Hiking6 km+27 m374 m - 385 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 850 mRoad Running850 m+4 m377 m - 379 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
374 m - 454 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS47.4245° N, 9.3767° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 374 m to 454 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 454 m·at 17.9 km·Ø 0.9 %
374 m401 m427 m454 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km454 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does St. Gallen Marathon take place?

St. Gallen Marathon takes place in St. Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, CH (start area at coordinates 47.4245° N, 9.3767° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for May 6, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at St. Gallen Marathon?

The race program comprises 7 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Walking 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+), Road Running 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+), and Walking 6 km (6 km, +27 m D+) (7 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for St. Gallen Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 374 m and 454 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for St. Gallen Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (auffahrtslauf.ch).