Start the New Year by illuminating your path with a headlamp and unwind on 1 January after accomplishing the first marathon, half marathon, or quarter marathon of 2024

The marker on the map indicates the city where the race takes place and does not show the exact start or finish location.

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. Around 1,300 athletes participate in the marathon race and other competitions. In 2023, 173 completed marathon, and 497 finished half marathon.

The New Year Zurich Marathon is the first event in the calendar of running events certified by AIMS. The winners of the races, including the national best time, achieve (including national best time) hold World Athletics/AIMS world leading times as of 1 January. We are the champions, my friend, at least until the next AIMS certified running competition.

The entry fee for the New Year Zurich Marathon is the lowest among all marathons in Switzerland.

In April, you have the opportunity to participate in the Zürich Marathon.

More about Zurich and its attractions you may find here.

The New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2022

Relay Team Marathon, 26.2mi/42.195km for 2 or 4 members

The relay starts simultaneously with the marathon at 0:00 on 1 January 2024 (Monday) inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).

The relay team consists of 2 or 4 members, with each member running an equal part of the marathon distance.

Age limit: born in 2014 and earlier.

Entry fee: €82—113 (CHF 80—110).

Kids run, 0.47mi/0.75km

The kids run starts at 22:00 on 31 December 2023 (Sunday) inside the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).

Every finisher gets a medal.

Age limit: born in 2009—2020.

Registration is free.

Kids run course, the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024

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The course of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 consists of a 6.5mi/10.548km lap (quarter marathon) along the river Limmat.

Depending on the chosen distance, runners complete 1, 2, or 4 laps. At the end of each lap, runners pass through the sports hall “Unterrohr” in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).

The course comprises 90% natural surface and 10% asphalt. There is a total elevation gain of 19 meters per lap.

Kilometer markers are placed at every kilometer along the course.

Please note that the course is not illuminated, so it is recommended to use headlamps.

The course of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024

The start and finish for all races of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 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) 2024

The official course map of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 is here.

The time limit for completing the marathon is 5 hours. The last lap must be started no later than at 3:45. The limit may be extended in case of inclement weather.

Water and nutrition stations are situated every 3.1mi/5km along the route and at the finish. Runners have access to warm carbohydrate drinks, energy bars, bananas, energy gel, Coca Cola, and water.

The route of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 is certified by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).

You can sign up for the races of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 online.

Online registration is open until 31 December 2023 or until all slots are filled.

The entry fee for the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024 varies depending on the date of purchase:
until 31 October 2023 — €62 (CHF 60);
from 1 November to 17 December 2023 — €72 (CHF 70);
18—29 December 2023 — €82 (CHF 80);
30—31 December 2023 (late registration) — €93 (CHF 90).

The entry fee for the New Year Zurich Half Marathon 2024 varies depending on the date of purchase:
until 31 October 2023 — €41 (CHF 40);
from 1 November to 17 December 2023 — €52 (CHF 50);
18—29 December 2023 — €62 (CHF 60);
30—31 December 2023 (late registration) — €72 (CHF 70).

Promotion 1+1: bring a volunteer and start for free! A volunteer can fill out the form with the runner’s information and receive a free entry for a friend.

Your Marathon or Half Marathon Race Entry includes:

• Bib number
• 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 the following items at an additional charge:

• race T-shirt — €16 (CHF 15);
• race socks — €16 (CHF 15).

You can pick up your Race Pack, including your bib number, at the sports hall «Unterrohr» in Schlieren (Unterrohrstrasse 2, 8952 Schlieren).
Registration desk schedule:
30 December 2023 (Saturday) from 16:00 to 18:00,
31 December 2023 (Sunday) from 19:00 to 23:00.

To receive your Race Pack, you must present your photo ID.

No health certificate is required to participate in any race of the New Year Zurich Marathon (Neujahrsmarathon Zürich) 2024.

* Source: www.neujahrsmarathon.ch

You can check your result and view the results of your friends and companions here.

* The race information is obtained from publicly available sources and the official website of the event. To get the latest updates and ensure accuracy, we recommend visiting the official website. If you notice any mistakes, kindly email us at admin@letsportpeople.com

Prices are for round trip flights 30 December 2023 — 2 January 2024. Price information is automatically renewed. You may check flight prices for other dates here or use the search form in the right upper column (desktop).

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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