OCHSNER SPORT Zürich Marathon
Lo esencial
La OCHSNER SPORT Zürich Marathon ha crecido desde su lanzamiento en los primeros años 2000 para convertirse en el principal evento de carreras de ruta de primavera de Suiza. Atrae a una mezcla vibrante de atletas élite y aficionados internacionales, y es una cita importante en el calendario de maratones europeo. El evento refleja el compromiso de Zürich con el deporte y la comunidad: clubes locales, voluntarios y socios corporativos proporcionan un sólido apoyo logístico y crean un ambiente festivo durante toda la semana de carrera. El recorrido presenta los paisajes clásicos de Suiza: mayormente plano y rápido, transcurre por las orillas del lago Zürich, atraviesa el centro de la ciudad pasando por la Quaibrücke y la Sechseläutenplatz, rodea el río Limmat y ofrece vistas panorámicas del lago y de los Alpes lejanos en días claros. Las calles son amplias y bien señalizadas, con multitudes animadas en los barrios centrales. El cierre en un ambiente tipo estadio hace que los últimos kilómetros sean especialmente emocionantes para los corredores y entretenidos para los espectadores. Los participantes valoran constantemente la organización, los servicios multilingües y los puntos de avituallamiento de alta calidad, que combinan la eficiencia suiza con la cálida hospitalidad local. El evento cuenta con certificación AIMS y es un recorrido oficial clasificatorio para la Maratón de Boston, por lo que atrae tanto a corredores competitivos que buscan tiempos rápidos como a atletas recreativos que buscan disfrutar de una experiencia de maratón hermosa y bien apoyada.
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Pronóstico del tiempo
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Perfil del terreno
Recorrido relativamente plano
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Tamaño del grupo
Carrera de tamaño medio
Calificación del público
Apoyo de espectadores
Buena energía del público
2027 edition announced for April 11, 2027 — registration now open
Jun 23, 2026The OCHSNER SPORT Zürich Marathon 2027 is confirmed for 11 April 2027. Registration opened on goactive.ch. The organizers note that minor route adjustments may occur due to planned construction works in Zürich city centre. Title sponsor OCHSNER SPORT continues. 2027 pricing had not yet been published as of 2026-06-23.
2026 edition completed
Apr 12, 2026The 2026 OCHSNER SPORT Zürich Marathon took place on 12 April 2026 as scheduled.
2025 edition posts all-time participation high — 9,812 finishers
Apr 13, 2025The 2025 OCHSNER SPORT Zürich Marathon recorded its largest field to date with 9,812 official finishers across marathon, half-marathon and relay categories, surpassing the previous record by roughly 1,100 finishers. Registration for the 2026 race sold out in under four weeks, prompting organizers to add extra charity and relay spots for 2026.
Clasificatorio para Boston
Esta carrera es un evento clasificatorio certificado para el Maratón de Boston. Logra tu marca de clasificación en un recorrido verificado.
Bürkliplatz
Traditional start area on the lakefront near Bahnhofstrasse and the Quaianlagen promenades
Quaibrücke / Zürcher Seepromenade
Scenic crossing and long lakeside running section with views across Lake Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse
Iconic shopping boulevard where runners pass through central Zurich's main street
Sechseläutenplatz & Zurich Opera House
Large open plaza and cultural landmark beside the lakeshore
Old Town (Altstadt) & Limmatquai
Narrow historic streets along the Limmat river with medieval buildings and cheering crowds
Grossmünster
Landmark twin-towered church visible from the course as runners pass through central Zurich
Uetliberg / Käferberg viewpoints
Elevated sections offering panoramic city and lake views (seen from nearby hills/views along the route)
Otras distancias disponibles durante el fin de semana del evento:
Zurich, Switzerland
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Tarifa promedio para alojamientos de 3 estrellas cerca de la salida
Elegibilidad
- Minimum age 18 years on race day for the marathon
- Valid online registration and paid entry required before the registration deadline
- Medical fitness and training appropriate for marathon distance; medical clearance recommended for participants with known health issues
- Race bib and timing chip must be worn visibly and are non-transferable
- Participants must comply with race rules, marshal and volunteer instructions and follow the marked course
- Cut-off time applies for the marathon (organiser set cut-off; participants must finish within event time limits)
- No assistance from personal pacers on bicycles or other wheeled devices unless explicitly authorised by organisers
- No animals allowed on the course
- Participants must carry valid identification and emergency contact information
- Anti-doping regulations apply; participants must comply with any testing requested by organisers or authorities
Documentos requeridos
- Photo ID (passport or national ID)
- Proof of age (e.g., passport or ID card)
- Signed liability waiver/registration confirmation
- Medical certificate or physician clearance (if requested)
- Emergency contact details
Métodos de inscripción
- Online Registration
- Charity Entry
- Tour Operator
- Club/Team Entry
- Elite/Invitation
Política de cancelación y reembolso
Registrations are non-refundable
Bib transfers to another person permitted until 30 days before race with an administrative fee
Name changes and distance category changes allowed until 30 days before race (fee may apply)
If the event is cancelled by organizers, registrants will be offered full refund or deferral to the next edition
No refunds or deferrals for no-shows or medical reasons unless supported by official documentation and approved by organizers
The course is scenic and largely flat, running along the shores of Lake Zurich and through the historic Old Town with a finishing lap inside Letzigrund stadium.
Finishers receive a custom medal and a technical finisher shirt, and there is a large post-race food area with hot meals and a beer garden for participants.
The race weekend includes an expo with gear vendors and race pickup, a pasta party the evening before, and a children's mini-run on race day.
There are well-stocked aid stations approximately every 3–5 km offering water, isotonic drinks, energy gels and toilets, with medical support positioned throughout the course.
Public transportation is recommended for getting to the start (limited race-day parking), and competitive prizes are awarded by overall place and age-group categories.
Minor route adjustments possible for 2027 due to planned construction works in Zürich city centre (per organizer notice).
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