Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
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About the race
The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is a high-alpine race held over several formats and start locations. Starts are organised in multiple waves and blocks, separated by discipline and expected finish time, with departures from St. Niklaus and from Zermatt. The staggered system reduces congestion on the route and keeps space available along the mountain course.
Race formats and distances:
- 45.8 km Ultra-Marathon
- 42.195 km Marathon
- 21.1 km Half marathon
- 22.0 km TOP20RUN There is also the Hörnli-Kidsrun with several age categories and short distances for children.
Logistics and support details: the event includes route feed stations supplied by Powerbar, offering gels and isotonic drinks. Participants receive a Swiss Runners Ticket as part of the entry fee, which covers free public transport travel in Switzerland within a defined period around the event. A companion ticket is available for purchase and is valid on the race route for the full Saturday. Bib transfers between participants are permitted for a stated fee.
The programme also includes a Friday children’s programme with kids’ races, warm-up and prize ceremonies at different locations along the mountain finish areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
