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Running Races in Zurich: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Zurich3 established annual road races in Zurich. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Zurich
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich Marathon | Marathon, Relay | April | Lakeside out-and-back along the Zürichsee; fast, with one climb at Zollikon. |
| Silvesterlauf Zürich | 10K, 5K | December | Year-end race through the old town, run in the cold and often in the dark. |
| SOLA-Stafette | Relay | May | Student-organised 14-leg relay covering more than 110 km around the city and the surrounding hills. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Zurich use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Zurich?
- Zürich Marathon (Marathon, Relay), normally held in April. Lakeside out-and-back along the Zürichsee; fast, with one climb at Zollikon.
- Are there 10K races in Zurich?
- Yes. Silvesterlauf Zürich (December).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.