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Neujahrsmarathon Zürich

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Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

calendar_today 01 Jan, 2026

About the Event

Welcome to the Neujahrsmarathon Zürich, the world's first marathon of the year. On January 1st, exchange the typical New Year's Eve party for an extraordinary midnight start under a canopy of fireworks. This isn't just a race; it's a breathtaking 42.2km journey along the illuminated Limmat river, creating a truly unparalleled running experience. Join a global community of athletes to set a certified World Athletics annual world best and begin your year with an unforgettable achievement. The Neujahrsmarathon Zürich is where resolutions become legendary.

Races Offered

Neujahrsmarathon Zürich

Jan 01, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Neujahrsmarathon Zürich 1/2 Marathon

Jan 01, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Neujahrsmarathon Zürich 10k

Jan 01, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Zurich.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -0.9° / 5.4°

wb_sunny -4.5° / 1.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.9 /

water_drop 84.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -0.9° / 5.4°

wb_sunny -4.5° / 1.8°

air 7.9 km/h

water_drop 84.1%

About Zurich

Learn more about the host city, Zurich.

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. As of the end of 2024, the municipality has a population of 436,551, while the urban area was home to 1.45 million people (2020), while the Zurich metropolitan area had a total population of 2.1 million (2020). Zurich is a hub for railways, roads, and air traffic. Both Zurich Airport and Zurich's main railway station are the largest and busiest in the country.