Races Marathon · Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich Marathon
Zurich Marathon is a flat marathon in Zurich, Switzerland, held each April. A flat course that starts by the lake at Quaibrücke, loops through the city, then runs out along the eastern shore of Lake Zurich and back to finish at Sechseläutenplatz. Cool spring conditions, around 6 to 15°C. On a course as flat as Zurich Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 11 April 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Cool spring conditions, around 6 to 15°C.
Racing this course well
A flat course that starts by the lake at Quaibrücke, loops through the city, then runs out along the eastern shore of Lake Zurich and back to finish at Sechseläutenplatz.
On a course as flat as Zurich Marathon, even splits are everything; the classic mistake is banking time in the first third.
Getting a place
- Does it sell out?
- YesThe organiser's site showed the 2027 marathon as sold out in November 2026, five months before race day.
Official Zurich Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 11 April 2027
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k
Pick your goal for Zurich
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Zurich Marathon.
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Asked often
- When is the Zurich Marathon?
- The next Zurich Marathon is on Sunday 11 April 2027 in Zurich, Switzerland. It is held each April.
- Is the Zurich Marathon course flat?
- A flat course that starts by the lake at Quaibrücke, loops through the city, then runs out along the eastern shore of Lake Zurich and back to finish at Sechseläutenplatz.
- Does the Zurich Marathon sell out?
- Yes. The organiser's site showed the 2027 marathon as sold out in November 2026, five months before race day.
- How should I train for the Zurich Marathon?
- Train specifically for Zurich — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. With RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week.
Not sure what to target? Predict your marathon time from a recent race →
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Build for Zurich — around your actual life
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