Run into the New Year lighting your way with a headlamp and relax on 1 January after completing the very first in 2022 marathon, half marathon or quarter marathon
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 2020 — 216,
half marathon 2020 — 417
€57—85 (CHF 60—90 ) marathon,
€38—67 (CHF 40—70) half marathon
The New Year Zurich Marathon is an annual long-distance running event held in Zurich, Switzerland. The official name of the event is Neujahrsmarathon Zürich. About 1 100 athletes take part in marathon race and other competitions (216 completed marathon and 417 finished half marathon in 2020).
Runners from 52 countries participated in the 2020 race which started with the very first second of the new year.
In 2021 the New Year Zurich Marathon was cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The New Year Zurich Marathon is the first in the calendar of running events certified by AIMS. The winners of the races (including national best time) hold World Athletics/AIMS world leading times as of 1 January. We are the champions, my friend. At least till the next AIMS certified running competition.
The New Year Zurich Marathon entry fee is the smallest of the Switzerland marathons.
In April you may run the Zürich Marathon.
More about Zurich and its attractions you may find here.
The New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2020
The New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2019
Marathon race, 26.2mi/42.195km (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich)
The marathon race of 26.2mi/42.195km starts at 0:00 1 January 2022 (Saturday) inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Age limit: born in 2006 and earlier.
Half Marathon race, 13.1mi/21.097km
The half marathon race of 13.1mi/21.097km starts together with the marathon at 0:00 1 January 2022 (Saturday) inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Age limit: born in 2008 and earlier.
Quarter Marathon race, 6.5mi/10.548km
The quarter marathon race of 6.5mi/10.548km starts together with the marathon at 0:00 1 January 2022 (Saturday) inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Age limit: born in 2012 and earlier.
Entry fee: €29—57 (CHF 30—60).
The course of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 is a lap of 6.5mi/10.548km (quarter marathon) along the river Limmat.
According to the chosen distance the runner makes 1, 2 or 4 laps. In the end of each lap the runner goes through the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
The course is 90% natural surface, 10% asphalt. Total climb is 19 m per lap.
Kilometer markers are positioned at each km of the course.
The course is not illuminated. Headlamps are recommended.
The course of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022
Start and finish for all races of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 are inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Plan of the start and finish zone for all races of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022
Official course map of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 is here.
The time limit for completing the marathon is 5 hours. The limit may be expanded in case of bad weather.
Water and nutrition stations are located every 3.1mi/5km of the route and at the finish. Warm carbohydrate drinks, energy bars, bananas, energy gel, Coca Cola and water are available for the runners.
Small valuables (keys, mobile phones, wallets) can be left for safekeeping at the information desk inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren). No bag deposit is available.
On 31 December 2021 (Friday) starting from 19:00 a restaurant offers meals and beverages in the sports hall «Unterrohr» where the races start and finish.
The route of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
You may sign up for races of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 online.
The online registration is open till 27 December 2021 or till the slots last (for the quarter marathon and the half marathon).
If slots are available you may sign up for the races 31 December 2021 from 19:00 till 23:00 in the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren) if slots are still available.
The entry fee for the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022 varies depending on the date of purchase:
till 31 October 2021 — €57 (CHF 60);
from 1 November till 17 December 2021 — €67 (CHF 70);
18—27 December 2021 — €76 (CHF 80);
31 December 2021 (late registration) — €85 (CHF 90).
The entry fee for the New Year Zurich Half Marathon 2022 varies depending on the date of purchase:
till 31 October 2021 — €38 (CHF 40);
from 1 November till 17 December 2021 — €48 (CHF 50);
18—27 December 2021 — €57 (CHF 60);
31 December 2021 (late registration) — €67 (CHF 70).
The time is measured using electronic DataChips which are fixed on the race bibs. If you don’t return the chip after the race you will be charged €38 (CHF 40).
Promotion 1+1: bring a volunteer and start for free! A volunteer registered before 17 December 2021 may fill in the comment field (Kommentar) the runner’s information and get a free entry for him.
You may switch to a shorter distance during the race and be classified on the new distance.
If the event is cancelled due to COVID-19 your entry is deferred to next year.
Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:
- Bib number
- Small valuables safekeeping
- Food and beverages stations, toilets along the course and after the race
- Changing rooms before and after the race
- Shower after the race
- Online race results
- Digital race certificate with indicated finish time
- Medical aid if necessary
You may order at extra charge:
- race T-shirt — €24 (CHF 25);
- finisher medal — €15 (CHF 15);
- bottle of sparkling wine (with Neujahrsmarathon label) — €15 (CHF 15).
You may pick up the Race Pack with your bib number in the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Registration desks schedule:
30 December 2021 (Thursday) from 16:00 till 18:00,
31 December 2021 (Friday) from 19:00 till 23:00.
To get your Race Pack you should show your photo ID, Covid certificate (valid until 06:00 1 January 2022).
Men (marathon)
1. Philipp Arnold (SUI) 2:39:0
2. Leendert Van der Lugt (NED) 2:47:1
3. Nicolas Kipfmüller (SUI) 2:48:1
Women (marathon)
1. Maja Hügli (SUI) 3:24:16
2. Janine Frei (SUI) 3:24:56
3. Deirdre Keane (USA) 3:42:20
* Source: www.datasport.com
Find your result and the results of your friends and companions here.
Organizer’s address:
CH-8000 Zürich
Switzerland
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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: 1 January 2021 (race cancelled)
Temperature: 0°C – 4°C (33°F – 38°F)
Wind: 3 km/h (2 mph)
Date: 1 January 2020
Temperature: -3°C – 3°C (27°F – 37°F)
Wind: 2 km/h (2 mph)
Date: 1 January 2019
Temperature: 0°C – 5°C (32°F – 41°F)
Wind: 6 km/h (4 mph)
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You may use public transport, taxi, or preordered transfer to get to Zurich from the airport and back.
If over the past 6 years your flight within European Union, Turkey or to these countries was delayed for more than 3 hours or cancelled, if you missed a connection flight because of delay, if you were denied boarding because of overbooking you are eligible for compensation of 125—600 € according to European Commission Regulation 261/2004 and Turkish Regulation On Air Passenger Rights. You may check your case for free here, it takes 2 minutes. No fee is charged until the compensation is paid.
Race participants are fully responsible for their life, health and any consequence that may result from running a distance. Keep in mind that ordinary health insurance does not cover participation in sport events. Special sport insurance is preferable.
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M — Marathon, 42.195 km
H — Half Marathon, 21.097 km
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