Grand Prix Winterthur
Race snapshot
Race Day
50–66°F · Feels mild
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +82 ft
Participants
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Grand Prix Winterthur is Winterthur's flagship city road race, held every spring through the city center and surrounding parks and former industrial districts of Switzerland's sixth-largest city, in the canton of Zurich. Launched in 2025 as the rebranded successor to the long-running Winterthur Marathon, the event offers a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus free youth and kids/family fun runs. All three main courses share a start and finish at the Reithalle running center and include the New Balance Hill Challenge, a timed climb with its own mountain-prize competition. The 2026 edition drew a record field of nearly 4,000 runners. Entry fees are tiered by quota, rising as each price bracket sells out, and sponsors include Migros, New Balance, SWICA, and Valiant.
Explore the course
Edition unconfirmed · Half Marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km)
Questions about the Grand Prix Winterthur 2027
When is the Grand Prix Winterthur 2027?
Sunday, May 9, 2027.
Where is the Grand Prix Winterthur?
Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland.
What time does the Grand Prix Winterthur start?
The race starts at 10:00 AM, local time.
What is the Grand Prix Winterthur time limit?
4 hours 30 minutes.
How do I enter the Grand Prix Winterthur 2027?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration via RaceResult (gp-winterthur.ch / my.raceresult.com); On-site registration morning of race, subject to availability, extra charge within 1.5 hours of start.
How much does the Grand Prix Winterthur 2027 cost?
Half Marathon: CHF 45. 10K: CHF 40. 5K: CHF 35.
What is the Grand Prix Winterthur elevation gain?
190 m (623 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +25 m (82 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Grand Prix Winterthur course like?
It passes Reithalle running center (start/finish), Eschenberg forest and Töss district. Course map
What is the weather like at the Grand Prix Winterthur?
Race-day temperatures are usually 10–19 °C (50–66 °F). Feels mild.
How many runners does the Grand Prix Winterthur have?
4,000 participants. Medium-sized race.
Where are the Grand Prix Winterthur results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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