Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
About This Race
Run in the shadow of the Matterhorn! A spectacular high-altitude race from St. Niklaus to Riffelberg (marathon) or the summit of Gornergrat at 3,089m (ultra). Views of the Matterhorn and 29 surrounding four-thousand-meter peaks.
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Race Details
Terrain
Mixed
Elevation
Mountain
1469m (marathon), 1983m (ultra) gain
Participants
2,500 participants
Distances
Ultra (45.6K), Marathon, Half Marathon, Top20Run (22K)
What to Expect
A demanding high-altitude marathon starting in St. Niklaus, climbing through Zermatt to Sunnegga and Riffelalp, with sweeping views of the Matterhorn. The ultra continues to the summit of Gornergrat.
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Race Information
Typical Weather
High-altitude summer conditions, 5-20°C, variable
Established
2002
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Quick Info
- July 4-5, 2026
- Zermatt · Switzerland
- Mixed course
- Mountain elevation
- 2,500 participants
Verified event information
- Last verified 2 days ago
- Data sourced from official website