Zurich Marathon
Race Day Weather
Chilly start, steady rise ahead
Runners will face a cool start at 37°F, gradually warming to 50°F by the finish. With light winds around 4 mph and moderate humidity at 69%, pacing will be crucial. Runners should consider starting conservatively to adapt to rising temperatures in later laps. Given the chance of light rain, a throwaway layer may be beneficial during pre-race warm-ups.
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Race Info
The Zurich Marathon is an annual marathon run each April through Zürich, Switzerland. The course starts at the Quaibrücke bridge, follows the shore of Lake Zürich, and finishes at Sechseläutenplatz. Tadesse Abraham set the men's course and Swiss national record of 2:06:38 in 2022. The 2026 edition drew a record 23,000 entrants across the marathon, half marathon and 10K, with all three distances selling out.
