Mountain races overlooking the Matterhorn in the Pennine Alps, in one of Switzerland famous mountain resorts — in Zermatt
The marker on the map indicates the city in which the race takes place and does not display the exact start or finish location.
marathon 2019 — 615
half marathon 2019 — 900
€110 (CHF 125) marathon,
€85 (CHF 95) half marathon
The Zermatt Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Zermatt, Switzerland. The official name of the event is Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon. About 2.500 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (615 runners completed marathon and 900 finished half marathon in 2019).
The finish of the Zermatt Marathon is located at the highest altitude among European races — 2.585 m above sea level.
In 2020 the Zermatt Marathon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus.
More about Zermatt and its attractions you may find here.
Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2019
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon)
The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 8:38 3 July 2021 (Saturday) from St. Niklaus village at 1.116 m height.
Age limit: from 18 years old on the race date.
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km (Gornergrat Zermatt Halbmarathon)
The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts at 10:12 3 July 2021 (Saturday) from Zermatt village at 1.615 m height.
Age limit: from 18 years old on the race date.
Ultra Marathon race, 28.3mi/45,595km (Ultra Zermatt Marathon)
The ultra marathon race of 28.3mi/45,595km starts at 8:35 3 July 2021 (Saturday) from St. Niklaus village at 1.116 m height.
The finish is at Gornergrat Mountain, at 3.089 m above sea level.
Age limit: from 18 years old on the race date.
Entry fee: €140 (CHF 155).
Last 3.4km of the ultra marathon route
The course of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 tracks through the picturesque valley of the Pennine Alps, along the left bank of the river Vispa, on alpine roads, through pine forests and alpine pastures of Sunnegga Mountain.
Most of the route is on natural surface trail, part is on asphalt road.
Total ascent of the marathon course is 1.944 m, total descend is 444 m.
Course of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 with altitude profile
Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 panorama
The course of the Zermatt Half Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Halbmarathon) 2021 coincides with the 2nd part of the marathon route.
Start for the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021, Ultra Marathon and Relay Marathon is at St. Niklaus village, at 1.116 m above sea level.
Start zone, Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021
Start for the Zermatt Half Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Halbmarathon) 2021 is at Zermatt village, at 1.615 m above sea level.
Start zone, Zermatt Half Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Halbmarathon) 2019
Finish for the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021, Half Marathon and Relay Marathon is at Riffelberg (2.585 m above sea level) with breathtaking view of 29 four-thousand-meter mountains, including the iconic Matterhorn.
Finish zone, Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021
Panorama live-camera from Riffelberg is here.
You may find the official course maps of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 here.
Time limit for completing the marathon is 7 hours 15 minutes, for the half marathon distance — 5 hours 30 minutes. Additional limits are applied for certain points of the course.
10 water and nutrition stations are located on the marathon route, and 5 — on the half marathon route. The stations provide runners with drinking water, isotonic drink, energy gel PowerGel, Power Bar carbohydrate bar, Cola, fruit, tea, bouillon.
Water and nutrition stations, Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021
Before the start, participants (marathon, ultra marathon, relay) may leave their personal belongings in the deposit area at St. Niklaus village near the start line till 8:15 3 July 2021 (Saturday). Half marathon runners may deposit their stuff at Zermatt village, close to Bahnhof Hotel (Bahnhofsplatz 54) till 9:45. The stuff must be packed in a deposit bag (the bag is included in your Race Pack along with your bib number). Valuables can be left in mini-safes at the specific Secure Deposit area near the start line.
The bags are transported to the finishing area at Riffelberg; you may pick up your bag till 17:30. The unclaimed bags can be collected at the information desk on the Railway Station Square in Zermatt from 20:00.
You may change and have shower till 17:00 in Riffelberg (finish area) or in the school at the starting area (Schulhaus, 3924 St. Niklaus).
Your supporters may follow you on the train „Terraces on the move“ for the part of the route from St. Niklaus to Zermatt.
The route of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
You may sign up for races of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 online.
The online registration is open till the slots last.
The entry fee for the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021 is €110 (CHF 125).
The entry fee for the Zermatt Half Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Halbmarathon) 2021 is €85 (CHF 95).
The time of the runner is measured by reusable electronic chip. Chip is to be returned after the race. If you don’t return the chip after the race you will be charged additional €47 (CHF 50).
Till 18 June 2021 for a fee of €20 (CHF 20) you may transfer your race registration to another person. Here is online exchange service.
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number
- Pasta Party voucher
- Free ride 2—4 July 2021 on the following routes: Brig — St.Niklaus — Zermatt (MGBahn), St. Niklaus — Grächen (Postal), Zermatt — Gornergrat (GGB) and Zermatt — Sunnegga (Zermatt Mountain Funicular)
- Free train ride to Race Pack pick-up (Zermatt/Brig/Visp — St. Niklaus) 1—3 July 2021
- Bag deposit and transfer from start to finish
- Changing facilities
- Food and beverages stations along the course and after the race
- Finisher medal
- Finisher T-shirt
- Digital finish photo
- Shower after finish
- Recovery massage on first-come, first-served basis
- Online race results
- Digital race diploma with indicated finish time
- Medical aid if necessary
You may order cancellation insurance at extra charge.
You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number at the Race Office in the school (Schulhaus, 3924 St. Niklaus) at the starting area opposite the church (Pfarrkirche St.Niklaus, Dorfstrasse 7, St. Niklaus).
Pick-up desks schedule:
1 July 2021 (Thursday) from 15:00 till 19:00,
2 July 2021 (Friday) from 10:00 till 20:00,
3 July 2021 (Saturday), on race day from 6:45 till 8:15.
Half marathon runners can pick up their Race Packs 3 July 2021 (Saturday), on race day from 9:45 at the info-point on Bahnhofsplatz in Zermatt.
To get your Race Pack you should show your ID with photo, your confirmation letter (sent via email).
No health certificate is required to enter any race of the Zermatt Marathon (Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon) 2021.
Men (marathon)
1. Benedikt Hoffmann 3:04.59
2. Mustafa Shaban Aliosman 3:07.15
3. François Leboeuf 3:09.39
Women (marathon)
1. Aline Camboulives 3:50.00
2. Inge Jenny 3:55.16
3. Natascha Baer 3:55.52
* Source: services.datasport.com
Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.
Organizer’s address:
P. O. Box 52 CH-3924
St. Niklaus
Switzerland
Тел. +41 027 946 00 33
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* The race information is from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. Always check the official website for the most up-to-date information. If you see any mistake, please, write to admin@letsportpeople.com.
Date: 4 July 2020 (race cancelled)
Temperature: 3°C – 17°C (37°F – 62°F)
Wind: 3 km/h (2 mph)
Date: 6 July 2019
Temperature: 7°C – 22°C (45°F – 71°F)
Wind: 9 km/h (6 mph)
Date: 7 July 2018
Temperature: 9°C – 23°C (47°F – 73°F)
Wind: 18 km/h (11 mph)
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M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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