Geneva Marathon
The Lowdown
The Geneva Marathon, currently branded the Generali Genève Marathon and formerly known as the Harmony Geneva Marathon for Unicef, is Switzerland's largest running weekend and the first Swiss marathon to earn a World Athletics Road Race Label. Held annually in May, the course departs from Cologny and winds through countryside, vineyards, and lakeside villages before following the shores of Lake Geneva with Alpine views, finishing at the Pont du Mont-Blanc facing the Jet d'Eau fountain in the heart of the city. The weekend draws roughly 24,000-25,000 runners across the marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, walking, and junior/family races, with about half of marathon finishers reporting a personal best. The event carries a long-standing charitable identity tied to UNICEF and children's causes (its historical Harmony/Unicef branding), and received the AIMS Social Award in 2019 for its sustainable-development commitments.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Lake Geneva shoreline
Jet d'Eau fountain
Pont du Mont-Blanc
Cologny vineyards and countryside
Geneva Old Town
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Geneva, Switzerland
CH
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Minimum age 18 for the marathon (born on or before January 1 of the race year minus 18)
Required Documents
- Photo ID
Entry Methods
- Online registration via official site
- Team/corporate 'Buy 10, get 1 free' packs
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation and deferral policy on generaligenevemarathon.com before registering
First Swiss marathon to hold a World Athletics Road Race Label
European Athletics 5-star event
Also includes wheelchair half marathon, junior races, and Nordic/regular 10K walking events
Race weekend record 2025 edition: 25,428 finishers
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