Road Running

Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon

Road Running covering 11 km to 84.8 km in Zurich (Canton of Zurich, Switzerland)

LocationZurich, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandShow on map(47.3769° N, 8.5417° E)
Date & StatusDecember 13, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +382 m

Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Point-to-Point, Relay.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Hommes d’élite (84.8 km, +382 m D+), Femmes d’élite (48 km, +216 m D+), Duo (30 km, +135 m D+), Course du Peuple (25.5 km, +115 m D+), Course caritative Pink Ribbon (11 km, +50 m D+), and Courir pour le plaisir (11 km, +50 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 13, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (silvesterlauf.ch).

Official website
Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon in Zürich (Work: "Lavaux and Lake Geneva", Photo: Zacharie Grossen, License: CC BY-SA 3.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Lavaux and Lake Geneva" · Photo: Zacharie Grossen · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 3.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryPoint-to-PointRelayKids & Youth RacesFestive

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Hommes d’éliteRoad Running84.8 km+382 m406 m - 654 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Femmes d’éliteRoad Running48 km+216 m409 m - 549 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
DuoRoad Running30 km+135 m412 m - 500 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course du PeupleRoad Running25.5 km+115 m415 m - 490 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course caritative Pink RibbonRoad Running11 km+50 m418 m - 450 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Courir pour le plaisirRoad Running11 km+50 m406 m - 438 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
84.8 km
Elevation gain
+382 m D+
Elevation loss
-325 m D-
Altitude range
406 m - 654 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.8 % / 1.5 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
84.8 km+382 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS47.3769° N, 8.5417° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 406 m to 654 m above sea level (+382 m D+, -325 m D-)

Peak: 654 m·at 42.5 km·Ø 0.8 %
406 m489 m571 m654 m0 km17 km33.9 km50.9 km67.8 km84.8 km654 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon take place?

Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon takes place in Zurich, Canton of Zurich, CH (start area at coordinates 47.3769° N, 8.5417° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for December 13, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including Hommes d’élite (84.8 km, +382 m D+), Femmes d’élite (48 km, +216 m D+), Duo (30 km, +135 m D+), Course du Peuple (25.5 km, +115 m D+), Course caritative Pink Ribbon (11 km, +50 m D+), and Courir pour le plaisir (11 km, +50 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon?

The main competition (Hommes d’élite over 84.8 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +382 m of elevation gain and -325 m of elevation loss, ranging between 406 m and 654 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 Zürcher Silvesterlauf Marathon?

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