Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
Interlaken, Switzerland • 4-5 Sep 2026
Jungfrau-Marathon Interlaken
The Jungfrau-Marathon is a multi-day running event held in Interlaken, Switzerland. The main event features a 42.195 km course. In addition to the marathon, the program includes several secondary races such as the Minirun, the Minimarathon, the Harder Run Race, and the Pararace.
The event offers a variety of distances and formats:
- Marathon: 42.195 km
- Minimarathon: 4.2 km (Fun Run)
- Harder Run Race: 4.4 km mountain run with 755 meters of altitude gain from Interlaken to Harder Kulm
- Minirun: 200 m to 1600 m for children and youth up to 16 years old
- Pararace: 200 m to 4.4 km for athletes with disabilities, organized in cooperation with PluSport
- Lauberhorn Run: 4.48 km on snow with 1028 meters of altitude gain (held in March)
The Friday races take place around the Höhematte in the center of Interlaken. For children, a "Kids-Village" is set up in the Kursaalgarten, featuring an obstacle course, a bouncy castle, and a play corner. The event also includes a Marathon Village with an expo and a pasta party.
The organizers provide training opportunities, such as a dedicated training day to get to know the second half of the marathon course under the guidance of running coaches. Participant details and race information are sent via email to registered runners in advance of the competition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.