Ultra (45.6K)
Marathon
Half Marathon
Top20Run (22K)
✓ Open
Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon
Zermatt, Valais - Switzerland
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.
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.
Highlights
Matterhorn views
Finish at Gornergrat (3,089m)
29 four-thousand-meter peaks visible
Free race-weekend travel
Kids Run available
Race Information
Typical Weather
High-altitude summer conditions, 5-20°C, variable
Established
2002
Tags
Mountain Marathon
Matterhorn
High Altitude
Scenic
Ultra