Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Zermatt, Switzerland • 3-4 Jul 2026
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is a high mountain running event held in the Zermatt region. The course leads from St. Niklaus up to the Gornergrat, offering participants a route through alpine scenery.
Participants can choose from several distances including:
- Ultra-Marathon: 45.8 km
- Marathon: 42.195 km
- Half Marathon: 21.1 km
- TOP20RUN: 22.0 km
- Hörnli-Kidsrun: A dedicated course for children
The event provides a comprehensive infrastructure for runners. This includes the Swiss Runners Ticket, which is integrated into the registration fee and allows for free travel on public transport within Switzerland for up to seven days before and after the race.
Course nutrition is provided by Powerbar, offering gels and bars at refreshment stations. On-site services include a festival tent with a specific program, medical safety services, and designated spectator hotspots. For those preparing for the event, training camps and official training runs are organized in the weeks leading up to the race. Accommodations are available through various partner hotels in the area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.